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Active Recalls (5)

14V604000 Sep 29, 2014 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affe...

13V337000 Aug 7, 2013 SEAT BELTS

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 2011 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured July 1,...

12V092000 Mar 7, 2012 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TACOMA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. OVER TIME, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION MAY DAMAGE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMB...

10V035000 Feb 3, 2010 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VE...

10V036000 Feb 3, 2010 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." ...

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Sep 9, 2025 Structure

The frame had rust a lot,had one spot was repaired,still have some need fix

Sep 9, 2025 Structure

The frame had rust a lot,had one spot was repaired,still have some need fix

Aug 25, 2025 Electrical System 339,740 mi

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale through OfferUp. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 139,900. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 339,740.

Aug 25, 2025 Electrical System 339,740 mi

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale through OfferUp. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 139,900. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 339,740.

Sep 8, 2024 Structure

Corrocion en el chasis, el motor se encuentra inclinado

Sep 8, 2024 Structure

Corrocion en el chasis, el motor se encuentra inclinado

Sep 4, 2024 Suspension

The frame is rusting out substantially. The dealer advised me not to drive because the frame could fail at anytime. I have been driving around unaware of the problem. I could have been killed if the framed failed on the highway. There was no warning light. The Vehicle has been into the dealer and...

Sep 4, 2024 Suspension

The frame is rusting out substantially. The dealer advised me not to drive because the frame could fail at anytime. I have been driving around unaware of the problem. I could have been killed if the framed failed on the highway. There was no warning light. The Vehicle has been into the dealer and...

May 30, 2024 Structure

The frame has failed and is well beyond unsafe for the road due to the amount of rust and decay. The vehicle was part of the 'Corrosion Resistance Compound Application to Vehicle Frame' recall. I will bring the vehicle for inspection ASAP, if requested. There is absolutely nothing safe when a vehicl...

May 30, 2024 Structure

The frame has failed and is well beyond unsafe for the road due to the amount of rust and decay. The vehicle was part of the 'Corrosion Resistance Compound Application to Vehicle Frame' recall. I will bring the vehicle for inspection ASAP, if requested. There is absolutely nothing safe when a vehicl...

Feb 16, 2024 Structure 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. After a visual inspection of the exterior of the vehicle, the contact observed extreme corrosion on the sub frame. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the corrosion of the sub frame and deemed the vehicle u...

Feb 16, 2024 Structure 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. After a visual inspection of the exterior of the vehicle, the contact observed extreme corrosion on the sub frame. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the corrosion of the sub frame and deemed the vehicle u...

Dec 12, 2023 Suspension

Frame failure due to rust. Suspension is detached with springs hitting frame. NOTE: fuel tank partially detached previously due to rusted brackets 3-4 years ago and all components were replaced. Filed NHTSA report at that time however had technical issues completing… Still have photos.

Dec 12, 2023 Structure

Frame failure due to rust. Suspension is detached with springs hitting frame. NOTE: fuel tank partially detached previously due to rusted brackets 3-4 years ago and all components were replaced. Filed NHTSA report at that time however had technical issues completing… Still have photos.

Dec 12, 2023 Suspension

Frame failure due to rust. Suspension is detached with springs hitting frame. NOTE: fuel tank partially detached previously due to rusted brackets 3-4 years ago and all components were replaced. Filed NHTSA report at that time however had technical issues completing… Still have photos.

Dec 12, 2023 Structure

Frame failure due to rust. Suspension is detached with springs hitting frame. NOTE: fuel tank partially detached previously due to rusted brackets 3-4 years ago and all components were replaced. Filed NHTSA report at that time however had technical issues completing… Still have photos.

Oct 28, 2023 Structure

Where the motor mount sits the bracket below collapsed into the Frame itself causing the engine to lower

Oct 28, 2023 Structure

Where the motor mount sits the bracket below collapsed into the Frame itself causing the engine to lower

Sep 8, 2023 Structure 169,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while changing the oil and inspecting the vehicle, there was rust on the driver's side frame. The dealer had not been contacted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that a repair was...

Sep 8, 2023 Structure 169,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while changing the oil and inspecting the vehicle, there was rust on the driver's side frame. The dealer had not been contacted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that a repair was...

Jul 10, 2023 Structure Crash

Drivers the problem drunk speeding Hitman killed man do you watch hard no manslaughters still driving just got another traffic ticket and let go again super unfair

Jul 10, 2023 Wheels Crash

Drivers the problem drunk speeding Hitman killed man do you watch hard no manslaughters still driving just got another traffic ticket and let go again super unfair

Jul 10, 2023 Back Over Prevention Crash

Drivers the problem drunk speeding Hitman killed man do you watch hard no manslaughters still driving just got another traffic ticket and let go again super unfair

Jul 10, 2023 Structure Crash

Drivers the problem drunk speeding Hitman killed man do you watch hard no manslaughters still driving just got another traffic ticket and let go again super unfair

Jul 10, 2023 Wheels Crash

Drivers the problem drunk speeding Hitman killed man do you watch hard no manslaughters still driving just got another traffic ticket and let go again super unfair

Jul 10, 2023 Back Over Prevention Crash

Drivers the problem drunk speeding Hitman killed man do you watch hard no manslaughters still driving just got another traffic ticket and let go again super unfair

Jun 5, 2023 Structure 250,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while performing an oil change, he noticed excessive corrosion on the subframe of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the m...

Jun 5, 2023 Structure 250,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while performing an oil change, he noticed excessive corrosion on the subframe of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the m...

Feb 27, 2023 Structure

hello good afternoon my name is [XXX] I have a Toyota Tacoma 2005 could you help me with some information it has a chassis with holes and rotten. Toyota was changing all chassis that had this defect in 2018 to 2020 at no cost, the first owner didn't know about it and I wasn't even warned. I would ...

Feb 27, 2023 Structure

hello good afternoon my name is [XXX] I have a Toyota Tacoma 2005 could you help me with some information it has a chassis with holes and rotten. Toyota was changing all chassis that had this defect in 2018 to 2020 at no cost, the first owner didn't know about it and I wasn't even warned. I would ...

Feb 23, 2023 Structure

Hi, I have a 2005 Toyota Tacoma, the chassis is rusty and has holes in it. I went to complain at Toyota, they said the car didn't have a Recall but neither the first owner nor I had news that I would have to change the car's frame. I would like help to resolve this. all parts under the car are ve...

Feb 23, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Hi, I have a 2005 Toyota Tacoma, the chassis is rusty and has holes in it. I went to complain at Toyota, they said the car didn't have a Recall but neither the first owner nor I had news that I would have to change the car's frame. I would like help to resolve this. all parts under the car are ve...

Feb 23, 2023 Structure

Hi, I have a 2005 Toyota Tacoma, the chassis is rusty and has holes in it. I went to complain at Toyota, they said the car didn't have a Recall but neither the first owner nor I had news that I would have to change the car's frame. I would like help to resolve this. all parts under the car are ve...

Feb 23, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Hi, I have a 2005 Toyota Tacoma, the chassis is rusty and has holes in it. I went to complain at Toyota, they said the car didn't have a Recall but neither the first owner nor I had news that I would have to change the car's frame. I would like help to resolve this. all parts under the car are ve...

Oct 22, 2022 Power Train

In May of 2018, I purchased a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. After arrival of new title, I received a safety recall notice from Toyota in regards to possible abnormal frame rust. I was instructed to take my Tacoma to nearest Toyota dealership for frame inspection. Prior to taking Tacoma in for frame inspection...

Oct 22, 2022 Suspension

In May of 2018, I purchased a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. After arrival of new title, I received a safety recall notice from Toyota in regards to possible abnormal frame rust. I was instructed to take my Tacoma to nearest Toyota dealership for frame inspection. Prior to taking Tacoma in for frame inspection...

Oct 22, 2022 Engine

In May of 2018, I purchased a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. After arrival of new title, I received a safety recall notice from Toyota in regards to possible abnormal frame rust. I was instructed to take my Tacoma to nearest Toyota dealership for frame inspection. Prior to taking Tacoma in for frame inspection...

Oct 22, 2022 Power Train

In May of 2018, I purchased a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. After arrival of new title, I received a safety recall notice from Toyota in regards to possible abnormal frame rust. I was instructed to take my Tacoma to nearest Toyota dealership for frame inspection. Prior to taking Tacoma in for frame inspection...

Oct 22, 2022 Suspension

In May of 2018, I purchased a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. After arrival of new title, I received a safety recall notice from Toyota in regards to possible abnormal frame rust. I was instructed to take my Tacoma to nearest Toyota dealership for frame inspection. Prior to taking Tacoma in for frame inspection...

Oct 22, 2022 Engine

In May of 2018, I purchased a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. After arrival of new title, I received a safety recall notice from Toyota in regards to possible abnormal frame rust. I was instructed to take my Tacoma to nearest Toyota dealership for frame inspection. Prior to taking Tacoma in for frame inspection...

Sep 15, 2022 Structure

My 2005 Toyota Tacoma had a recall due to potential frame rusting. I brought my Truck to my local Toyota Dealership for the frame inspection as stated in the recall notice I received. The frame did not need to be replaced and at a later date the frame was sealed per Toyota's remedy. In March of 20...

Sep 15, 2022 Structure

My 2005 Toyota Tacoma had a recall due to potential frame rusting. I brought my Truck to my local Toyota Dealership for the frame inspection as stated in the recall notice I received. The frame did not need to be replaced and at a later date the frame was sealed per Toyota's remedy. In March of 20...

Aug 18, 2022 Seat Belts

The driver side seat belt does not go up and down to adjust position. It is attached to the access door. By not being able to adjust it from going up and down, it makes it hard to strap it into place next to the seat. This may wear out the sides of the seat belt in time. I have not had a Toyota deal...

Aug 18, 2022 Seat Belts

The driver side seat belt does not go up and down to adjust position. It is attached to the access door. By not being able to adjust it from going up and down, it makes it hard to strap it into place next to the seat. This may wear out the sides of the seat belt in time. I have not had a Toyota deal...

Jul 28, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Rusty Frame Issue Toyota Tacoma had a warranty enchantment program that expired in 01/31/2019 . I took the Tacoma July 18 2022 to the dealership for regular maintenance and they told me “THE TECH NOTICED 2 LARGES HOLES IN THE FRAME WHICH IS GOING TO COMPROMISE THE STRENGTH OF THE FRAME”. When I ...

Jul 28, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Rusty Frame Issue Toyota Tacoma had a warranty enchantment program that expired in 01/31/2019 . I took the Tacoma July 18 2022 to the dealership for regular maintenance and they told me “THE TECH NOTICED 2 LARGES HOLES IN THE FRAME WHICH IS GOING TO COMPROMISE THE STRENGTH OF THE FRAME”. When I ...

Mar 7, 2022 Structure 170,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while his vehicle was parked, he noticed that the subframe was extremely rusted. The contact noticed a 10-inch crack on the inside driver’s side rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer dealer and the contact was inform...

Mar 7, 2022 Structure 170,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while his vehicle was parked, he noticed that the subframe was extremely rusted. The contact noticed a 10-inch crack on the inside driver’s side rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer dealer and the contact was inform...

Feb 17, 2022 Power Train

The differential drive housing failed due to corrosion resulting in the differential oil leaking out at a significant rate and in loss of lubrication of the differential gears. The condition was detected before any significant loss of material condition or function but could have lead to a loss of ...

Feb 17, 2022 Power Train

The differential drive housing failed due to corrosion resulting in the differential oil leaking out at a significant rate and in loss of lubrication of the differential gears. The condition was detected before any significant loss of material condition or function but could have lead to a loss of ...

Jan 8, 2022 Air Bags

My problem was associated with the air bag warning light. It came on and so I took my truck to Big Two Toyota in Chandler AZ. Dealer said I had a faulty clock spring assembly that will prevent the air bag system from functioning properly and was a major safety risk.... So I let Dealer remove and rep...

Jan 8, 2022 Electrical System

My problem was associated with the air bag warning light. It came on and so I took my truck to Big Two Toyota in Chandler AZ. Dealer said I had a faulty clock spring assembly that will prevent the air bag system from functioning properly and was a major safety risk.... So I let Dealer remove and rep...

Jan 8, 2022 Air Bags

My problem was associated with the air bag warning light. It came on and so I took my truck to Big Two Toyota in Chandler AZ. Dealer said I had a faulty clock spring assembly that will prevent the air bag system from functioning properly and was a major safety risk.... So I let Dealer remove and rep...

Jan 8, 2022 Electrical System

My problem was associated with the air bag warning light. It came on and so I took my truck to Big Two Toyota in Chandler AZ. Dealer said I had a faulty clock spring assembly that will prevent the air bag system from functioning properly and was a major safety risk.... So I let Dealer remove and rep...

Nov 14, 2021 Structure

The frame of my truck failed at the motor mount. The motor mount has sunk into the frame shifting the motor and effecting performance and other parts. This can be confirmed by anyone. I never received recall information, I can’t find evidence of one issued for this year or my state.

Nov 14, 2021 Engine

The frame of my truck failed at the motor mount. The motor mount has sunk into the frame shifting the motor and effecting performance and other parts. This can be confirmed by anyone. I never received recall information, I can’t find evidence of one issued for this year or my state.

Nov 14, 2021 Unknown Or Other

The frame of my truck failed at the motor mount. The motor mount has sunk into the frame shifting the motor and effecting performance and other parts. This can be confirmed by anyone. I never received recall information, I can’t find evidence of one issued for this year or my state.

Nov 14, 2021 Structure

The frame of my truck failed at the motor mount. The motor mount has sunk into the frame shifting the motor and effecting performance and other parts. This can be confirmed by anyone. I never received recall information, I can’t find evidence of one issued for this year or my state.

Nov 14, 2021 Engine

The frame of my truck failed at the motor mount. The motor mount has sunk into the frame shifting the motor and effecting performance and other parts. This can be confirmed by anyone. I never received recall information, I can’t find evidence of one issued for this year or my state.

Nov 14, 2021 Unknown Or Other

The frame of my truck failed at the motor mount. The motor mount has sunk into the frame shifting the motor and effecting performance and other parts. This can be confirmed by anyone. I never received recall information, I can’t find evidence of one issued for this year or my state.

Nov 10, 2021 Engine

The frame caved in to the motor mounts. The motor mounts on the drive side are intact however the frame has broken and the motor mount has fallen into the frame.

Nov 10, 2021 Engine

The frame caved in to the motor mounts. The motor mounts on the drive side are intact however the frame has broken and the motor mount has fallen into the frame.

Oct 4, 2021 Structure 255,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed punctures and corrosion on the main subframe. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact stated that an unknow...

Oct 4, 2021 Structure 255,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed punctures and corrosion on the main subframe. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact stated that an unknow...

Jul 15, 2021 Unknown Or Other

We took our truck to a mechanic to have it looked over before our 18 year old son takes it to college. The mechanic said the frame had so much rust it is unsafe to keep driving it. Once I searched for this problem, Toyota had an extended warranty to cover it, but a recall had never been issued. T...

Jul 15, 2021 Unknown Or Other

We took our truck to a mechanic to have it looked over before our 18 year old son takes it to college. The mechanic said the frame had so much rust it is unsafe to keep driving it. Once I searched for this problem, Toyota had an extended warranty to cover it, but a recall had never been issued. T...

Jul 1, 2021 Seat Belts

I own a 2005 Toyota Tacoma xtra cab with 140445 miles on it. When it had 36000 miles I noticed the driver side seatbelts wearing down that was in 2011 . It’s just me so the passenger side is still good. I contacted Toyota about this problem asking them if there were any recalls or any complaints ...

Jul 1, 2021 Seat Belts

I own a 2005 Toyota Tacoma xtra cab with 140445 miles on it. When it had 36000 miles I noticed the driver side seatbelts wearing down that was in 2011 . It’s just me so the passenger side is still good. I contacted Toyota about this problem asking them if there were any recalls or any complaints ...

Jun 12, 2021 Suspension

I got a recall on my 2005 Toyota frame for rust problem. I took it to magness Toyota in Harrison Arkansas they checked the frame and said it was ok. 2 years later when I had my 2005 toyota serviced they found on both sides the frame was severely rusted through and can and will be a dangerous ci...

Jun 12, 2021 Suspension

I got a recall on my 2005 Toyota frame for rust problem. I took it to magness Toyota in Harrison Arkansas they checked the frame and said it was ok. 2 years later when I had my 2005 toyota serviced they found on both sides the frame was severely rusted through and can and will be a dangerous ci...

Apr 19, 2021 Structure 131,205 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP FOR SERVICE,THE TEC INFORMED ME IT WOULD NOT PASS NYS IINSPECTION DUE TO RUST HOLES IN THE FRAME.

Apr 19, 2021 Structure 131,205 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP FOR SERVICE,THE TEC INFORMED ME IT WOULD NOT PASS NYS IINSPECTION DUE TO RUST HOLES IN THE FRAME.

Apr 16, 2021 Structure 131,205 mi

FRAME HAS RUST HOLES IN IT AND WILL NOT PASS NEXT NYS INSPECTION.

Apr 16, 2021 Structure 131,205 mi

FRAME HAS RUST HOLES IN IT AND WILL NOT PASS NEXT NYS INSPECTION.

Apr 8, 2021 Steering 388,000 mi

INTERMEDIATE STEERING ROD LOWER BALL JOINT HAS FAILED , UNABLE TO STEER TRUCK SAFELY THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS TOYOTA NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THIS I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK BRAND NEW IN 2005 OFF THE FLOOR

Apr 8, 2021 Steering 388,000 mi

INTERMEDIATE STEERING ROD LOWER BALL JOINT HAS FAILED , UNABLE TO STEER TRUCK SAFELY THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS TOYOTA NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THIS I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK BRAND NEW IN 2005 OFF THE FLOOR

Dec 25, 2020 Structure 132,127 mi

TRUCK WAS TAKEN IN FOR COOLANT LEAK. TECHNICIAN FOUND THE FRAME TO BE RUSTED THROUGH AND WAS ADVISED TRUCK WAS NO LONGER SAFE TO OPERATE. TRUCK WAS STATIONARY IN DEALERS REPAIR BAY.

Dec 25, 2020 Structure 132,127 mi

TRUCK WAS TAKEN IN FOR COOLANT LEAK. TECHNICIAN FOUND THE FRAME TO BE RUSTED THROUGH AND WAS ADVISED TRUCK WAS NO LONGER SAFE TO OPERATE. TRUCK WAS STATIONARY IN DEALERS REPAIR BAY.

Nov 20, 2020 Structure 138,000 mi

FRAME RUSTED SEVERELY. HAVE BEEN ADVISED IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Nov 20, 2020 Structure 138,000 mi

FRAME RUSTED SEVERELY. HAVE BEEN ADVISED IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Nov 9, 2020 Unknown Or Other

CHASIS IS SOO RUSTY THAT I JUST DID THE VIRGINIA STATE INSPECTION AND THE INSPECTOR ALMOST DID NOT PASS THE INSPECTION BECAUSE OF RUST UNDER CHASIS AND UNDER PARTS.. SUSPENSIONS... I ACTUALLY REPORT THIS ISSUE AT THE TOYOTA DEALER BUT THEY DID NOT CHECK IT OR FIX IT??

Nov 9, 2020 Unknown Or Other

CHASIS IS SOO RUSTY THAT I JUST DID THE VIRGINIA STATE INSPECTION AND THE INSPECTOR ALMOST DID NOT PASS THE INSPECTION BECAUSE OF RUST UNDER CHASIS AND UNDER PARTS.. SUSPENSIONS... I ACTUALLY REPORT THIS ISSUE AT THE TOYOTA DEALER BUT THEY DID NOT CHECK IT OR FIX IT??

Sep 13, 2020 Structure 162,000 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FRAME AND IN 2015 MY FATHER-IN-LAW OWNED THE VEHICLE AND HAD IT INSPECTED AND ALL I KNOW IS IT PASSED. HE IS DECEASED NOW AND I OWN THE VEHICLE AND RECURVED NOTIFICATION ABOUT A RECALL ON THE REAR SPRINGS SO MADE AN APPOINTMENT AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY COULDN'T FIX THE PR...

Sep 13, 2020 Suspension 162,000 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FRAME AND IN 2015 MY FATHER-IN-LAW OWNED THE VEHICLE AND HAD IT INSPECTED AND ALL I KNOW IS IT PASSED. HE IS DECEASED NOW AND I OWN THE VEHICLE AND RECURVED NOTIFICATION ABOUT A RECALL ON THE REAR SPRINGS SO MADE AN APPOINTMENT AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY COULDN'T FIX THE PR...

Sep 13, 2020 Structure 162,000 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FRAME AND IN 2015 MY FATHER-IN-LAW OWNED THE VEHICLE AND HAD IT INSPECTED AND ALL I KNOW IS IT PASSED. HE IS DECEASED NOW AND I OWN THE VEHICLE AND RECURVED NOTIFICATION ABOUT A RECALL ON THE REAR SPRINGS SO MADE AN APPOINTMENT AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY COULDN'T FIX THE PR...

Sep 13, 2020 Suspension 162,000 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FRAME AND IN 2015 MY FATHER-IN-LAW OWNED THE VEHICLE AND HAD IT INSPECTED AND ALL I KNOW IS IT PASSED. HE IS DECEASED NOW AND I OWN THE VEHICLE AND RECURVED NOTIFICATION ABOUT A RECALL ON THE REAR SPRINGS SO MADE AN APPOINTMENT AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY COULDN'T FIX THE PR...

Aug 18, 2020 Structure

I AM THE SOLE OWNER/PURCHASER OF A 2005 TACOMA. LAST WEEK A LOUISVILLE, KY TOYOTA DEALER, OXMOOR TOYOTA, WAS REPLACING THE REAR U-JOINTS AND NOTICED RUST AND CORROSION THROUGHOUT THE FRAME. IT WAS SO BAD, THE TOYOTA TECHNICIAN CONSIDERED IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE CALLED TOYOTA USA BUT THEY OFFERED ...

Aug 18, 2020 Structure

I AM THE SOLE OWNER/PURCHASER OF A 2005 TACOMA. LAST WEEK A LOUISVILLE, KY TOYOTA DEALER, OXMOOR TOYOTA, WAS REPLACING THE REAR U-JOINTS AND NOTICED RUST AND CORROSION THROUGHOUT THE FRAME. IT WAS SO BAD, THE TOYOTA TECHNICIAN CONSIDERED IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE CALLED TOYOTA USA BUT THEY OFFERED ...

Aug 13, 2020 Structure 104,000 mi

TRUCK FRAME WAS INSPECTED FOR RUST DAMAGE BY TOYOTA IN 2016 AS PART OF A RECALL. TOYOTA FOUND THE FRAME TO BE SOUND AND TREATED IT WITH ANTI-CORROSIVE MATERIAL. JUST FOUR YEARS LATER, THE TRUCK FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH IN SEVERAL SPOTS MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Aug 13, 2020 Structure 104,000 mi

TRUCK FRAME WAS INSPECTED FOR RUST DAMAGE BY TOYOTA IN 2016 AS PART OF A RECALL. TOYOTA FOUND THE FRAME TO BE SOUND AND TREATED IT WITH ANTI-CORROSIVE MATERIAL. JUST FOUR YEARS LATER, THE TRUCK FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH IN SEVERAL SPOTS MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Jul 14, 2020 Steering 84,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING I WENT TO MAKE A TURN AND THE STEERING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT AND DOSE NOT RESPOND AS IT SHOULD, TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND TOLD ME THE STEERING SHAFT MUST BE REPLACED, I ALMOST RAN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC BECAUSE OF THE STEERING PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TI...

Jul 14, 2020 Steering 84,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING I WENT TO MAKE A TURN AND THE STEERING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT AND DOSE NOT RESPOND AS IT SHOULD, TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND TOLD ME THE STEERING SHAFT MUST BE REPLACED, I ALMOST RAN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC BECAUSE OF THE STEERING PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TI...

Jul 2, 2020 Unknown Or Other 148,000 mi

RUSTY AND CRACKED FRAME.

Jul 2, 2020 Unknown Or Other 148,000 mi

RUSTY AND CRACKED FRAME.

Jun 16, 2020 Suspension 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE AT THE RESIDENCE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE REAR DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF LA CROSSE (800 3RD ST S, LA CROSSE, WI 54601) HOWEVER...

Jun 16, 2020 Unknown Or Other 161,000 mi

THE FRAME OF THIS TACOMA IS RUSTED AND HAS SIGNIFICANT HOLES, VERY UNSAFE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD MIXED MESSAGES BY DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP NEEDS TO TAKE CARE IF THIS RECALLED FRAME AND STOP TELLING ME THEY DO NOT COVER MINE. I WILL NOT ACCEPT THE EXCUSE OF THE RECALL HAS EXPIR...

Jun 16, 2020 Structure 161,000 mi

THE FRAME OF THIS TACOMA IS RUSTED AND HAS SIGNIFICANT HOLES, VERY UNSAFE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD MIXED MESSAGES BY DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP NEEDS TO TAKE CARE IF THIS RECALLED FRAME AND STOP TELLING ME THEY DO NOT COVER MINE. I WILL NOT ACCEPT THE EXCUSE OF THE RECALL HAS EXPIR...

Jun 16, 2020 Suspension 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE AT THE RESIDENCE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE REAR DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF LA CROSSE (800 3RD ST S, LA CROSSE, WI 54601) HOWEVER...

Jun 16, 2020 Unknown Or Other 161,000 mi

THE FRAME OF THIS TACOMA IS RUSTED AND HAS SIGNIFICANT HOLES, VERY UNSAFE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD MIXED MESSAGES BY DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP NEEDS TO TAKE CARE IF THIS RECALLED FRAME AND STOP TELLING ME THEY DO NOT COVER MINE. I WILL NOT ACCEPT THE EXCUSE OF THE RECALL HAS EXPIR...

Jun 16, 2020 Structure 161,000 mi

THE FRAME OF THIS TACOMA IS RUSTED AND HAS SIGNIFICANT HOLES, VERY UNSAFE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD MIXED MESSAGES BY DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP NEEDS TO TAKE CARE IF THIS RECALLED FRAME AND STOP TELLING ME THEY DO NOT COVER MINE. I WILL NOT ACCEPT THE EXCUSE OF THE RECALL HAS EXPIR...

May 3, 2020 Steering

VEHICLE HAS PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING COLUMN, SPECIFICALLY IN THE UPPER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. IT MAKES NOISE WHILE DRIVING.

May 3, 2020 Steering

VEHICLE HAS PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING COLUMN, SPECIFICALLY IN THE UPPER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. IT MAKES NOISE WHILE DRIVING.

Apr 21, 2020 Engine 155,000 mi

THE HEAD GASKET HAS CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE CYLINDER. ACCORDING TO MANY OTHER OWNERS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 AND 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA 4.0L V6 ENGINES AND THE HEAD GASKET WAS FINALLY REVISED IN 2007

Apr 21, 2020 Engine 155,000 mi

THE HEAD GASKET HAS CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE CYLINDER. ACCORDING TO MANY OTHER OWNERS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 AND 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA 4.0L V6 ENGINES AND THE HEAD GASKET WAS FINALLY REVISED IN 2007

Mar 25, 2020 Suspension 189,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA NEEDING A NEW BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR. I'M A MECHANIC THE PRICE WAS RIGHT SO I BOUGHT IT WITHOUT A SECOND THOUGHT WHEN INSTALLING THE ALTERNATOR I SAW RUST HOLE IN THE FRAME IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE A LITTLE MORE INSPECTION SHOWED THERE IS NOT MUCH F...

Mar 25, 2020 Unknown Or Other 189,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA NEEDING A NEW BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR. I'M A MECHANIC THE PRICE WAS RIGHT SO I BOUGHT IT WITHOUT A SECOND THOUGHT WHEN INSTALLING THE ALTERNATOR I SAW RUST HOLE IN THE FRAME IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE A LITTLE MORE INSPECTION SHOWED THERE IS NOT MUCH F...

Mar 25, 2020 Suspension 189,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA NEEDING A NEW BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR. I'M A MECHANIC THE PRICE WAS RIGHT SO I BOUGHT IT WITHOUT A SECOND THOUGHT WHEN INSTALLING THE ALTERNATOR I SAW RUST HOLE IN THE FRAME IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE A LITTLE MORE INSPECTION SHOWED THERE IS NOT MUCH F...

Mar 25, 2020 Unknown Or Other 189,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA NEEDING A NEW BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR. I'M A MECHANIC THE PRICE WAS RIGHT SO I BOUGHT IT WITHOUT A SECOND THOUGHT WHEN INSTALLING THE ALTERNATOR I SAW RUST HOLE IN THE FRAME IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE A LITTLE MORE INSPECTION SHOWED THERE IS NOT MUCH F...

Mar 5, 2020 Suspension 68,000 mi

BOUGHT TRUCK IN VIRGINIA AND BROUGHT TO SOUTH CAROLINA IN 2016. SOON AFTER I GOT RECALL ON FRAME RUST. DAVE EDWARDS TOYOTA SPARTANBURG, SC INSPECTED AND DOCUMENTED "OK". NEEDING TO SELL TRUCK IN 2019 I CLEANED/SCRAPED FRAME AND REMOVED 6 POUNDS OF RUST FROM ONLY 1/2 OF THE TRUCK--TOOK TRUCK AND PICT...

Mar 5, 2020 Unknown Or Other 68,000 mi

BOUGHT TRUCK IN VIRGINIA AND BROUGHT TO SOUTH CAROLINA IN 2016. SOON AFTER I GOT RECALL ON FRAME RUST. DAVE EDWARDS TOYOTA SPARTANBURG, SC INSPECTED AND DOCUMENTED "OK". NEEDING TO SELL TRUCK IN 2019 I CLEANED/SCRAPED FRAME AND REMOVED 6 POUNDS OF RUST FROM ONLY 1/2 OF THE TRUCK--TOOK TRUCK AND PICT...

Mar 5, 2020 Suspension 68,000 mi

BOUGHT TRUCK IN VIRGINIA AND BROUGHT TO SOUTH CAROLINA IN 2016. SOON AFTER I GOT RECALL ON FRAME RUST. DAVE EDWARDS TOYOTA SPARTANBURG, SC INSPECTED AND DOCUMENTED "OK". NEEDING TO SELL TRUCK IN 2019 I CLEANED/SCRAPED FRAME AND REMOVED 6 POUNDS OF RUST FROM ONLY 1/2 OF THE TRUCK--TOOK TRUCK AND PICT...

Mar 5, 2020 Unknown Or Other 68,000 mi

BOUGHT TRUCK IN VIRGINIA AND BROUGHT TO SOUTH CAROLINA IN 2016. SOON AFTER I GOT RECALL ON FRAME RUST. DAVE EDWARDS TOYOTA SPARTANBURG, SC INSPECTED AND DOCUMENTED "OK". NEEDING TO SELL TRUCK IN 2019 I CLEANED/SCRAPED FRAME AND REMOVED 6 POUNDS OF RUST FROM ONLY 1/2 OF THE TRUCK--TOOK TRUCK AND PICT...

Feb 28, 2020 Unknown Or Other 166,000 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ON 3 OCCASIONS. 12/23/19, 12/24/19 & 2/22/20. SEEMS TO HAPPEN DURING SLOW CREEPY SPEED WITH FOOT ACTION ON THE BRAKE IN SLOW TRAFFIC OR GOING THRU A PARKING LOT. I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE TO BE PREPARED FOR THIS TO PUT PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE, SLAM IN PARK AND TURN OFF IGNITION ...

Feb 28, 2020 Structure 160,000 mi

THE FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE NEXT TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. IT HAS TWO RUST HOLES THAT ARE CONNECTED WITH A CRACK THAT THE RUST IS STARTING TO WIDEN. THE HOLES ARE APPROXIMATELY 1-2 INCHES IN SIZE. I FIRST BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN 2013 AT MY HOME OF RECORD (MINNESOTA) IN-BETWEEN D...

Feb 28, 2020 Unknown Or Other 166,000 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ON 3 OCCASIONS. 12/23/19, 12/24/19 & 2/22/20. SEEMS TO HAPPEN DURING SLOW CREEPY SPEED WITH FOOT ACTION ON THE BRAKE IN SLOW TRAFFIC OR GOING THRU A PARKING LOT. I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE TO BE PREPARED FOR THIS TO PUT PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE, SLAM IN PARK AND TURN OFF IGNITION ...

Feb 28, 2020 Structure 160,000 mi

THE FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE NEXT TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. IT HAS TWO RUST HOLES THAT ARE CONNECTED WITH A CRACK THAT THE RUST IS STARTING TO WIDEN. THE HOLES ARE APPROXIMATELY 1-2 INCHES IN SIZE. I FIRST BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN 2013 AT MY HOME OF RECORD (MINNESOTA) IN-BETWEEN D...

Feb 5, 2020 Structure 264,488 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THE CHASSIS WAS BENT AND WAS TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT ...

Feb 5, 2020 Structure 264,488 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THE CHASSIS WAS BENT AND WAS TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT ...

Dec 17, 2019 Structure 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HALTERMAN'S TOYOTA (1741 PARADISE TRAIL, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301, (570) 273-9454) TO HAVE THE BRAKES SERVICED. THE MECHANIC POINTED OUT THAT THERE WERE MULTIPLE HOLES FOUND WITHIN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ...

Dec 17, 2019 Structure 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HALTERMAN'S TOYOTA (1741 PARADISE TRAIL, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301, (570) 273-9454) TO HAVE THE BRAKES SERVICED. THE MECHANIC POINTED OUT THAT THERE WERE MULTIPLE HOLES FOUND WITHIN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ...

Nov 5, 2019 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

THE FRAME ON MY TOYOTA TACOMA IS ROTTING AWAY. WHEN I SPOKE TO A REP FROM TOYOTA ON 9/27/19 HE SAID THE RECALL ENDED JANUARY OF THIS YEAR. SENSE WHEN DOES A RECALL END. ISN'T IT GOOD FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR THE LEAFSPRING RECALL THEY INSPECTED THE FRAME TO AND ...

Nov 5, 2019 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

THE FRAME ON MY TOYOTA TACOMA IS ROTTING AWAY. WHEN I SPOKE TO A REP FROM TOYOTA ON 9/27/19 HE SAID THE RECALL ENDED JANUARY OF THIS YEAR. SENSE WHEN DOES A RECALL END. ISN'T IT GOOD FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR THE LEAFSPRING RECALL THEY INSPECTED THE FRAME TO AND ...

Oct 11, 2019 Unknown Or Other 162,300 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION: STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. SUDDENLY VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE WITH MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE ENTIRE TIME. BACK WHEELS STARTED TO SPIN WITH VEHICLE LURCHING FORWARD. FORTUNATE TO HAVE ENOUGH SPACE BETWEEN VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME TO AVOI...

Oct 11, 2019 Unknown Or Other 162,300 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION: STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. SUDDENLY VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE WITH MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE ENTIRE TIME. BACK WHEELS STARTED TO SPIN WITH VEHICLE LURCHING FORWARD. FORTUNATE TO HAVE ENOUGH SPACE BETWEEN VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME TO AVOI...

Sep 30, 2019 Unknown Or Other 230,000 mi

PREMATURE FRAME RUST PROBLEM. I CANNOT DRIVE THIS TRUCK BECAUSE OF SAFTY CONCERNS.

Sep 30, 2019 Unknown Or Other 230,000 mi

PREMATURE FRAME RUST PROBLEM. I CANNOT DRIVE THIS TRUCK BECAUSE OF SAFTY CONCERNS.

Sep 1, 2019 Structure 120,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 2005 TACOMA IN JULY OF 2019. NO FRAME ISSUES WERE APPARENT AT THE TIME THAT I PURCHASED IT. THE WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT IT, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE RECALL WORK DONE ON THE LEAF SPRINGS AND SEAT BELTS. I ASKED THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO CHECK OUT THE FRAME BECAUSE...

Sep 1, 2019 Structure 120,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 2005 TACOMA IN JULY OF 2019. NO FRAME ISSUES WERE APPARENT AT THE TIME THAT I PURCHASED IT. THE WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT IT, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE RECALL WORK DONE ON THE LEAF SPRINGS AND SEAT BELTS. I ASKED THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO CHECK OUT THE FRAME BECAUSE...

Aug 4, 2019 Structure

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME IS CORRODED AND TOYOTA REFUSED TO REPLACE THE FRAME.

Aug 4, 2019 Structure

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME IS CORRODED AND TOYOTA REFUSED TO REPLACE THE FRAME.

Jul 22, 2019 Power Train 128,800 mi

SQUIRK-LIKE SOUND AT THE BEGINNING OF A TRIP, SPECIFICALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHES 5 MPH. THIS NOISE PREVAILS AS LONG AS THE SPEED IS INCREASED, SPECIFICALLY ALONG THE RANGE OF 5 TO 15 MPH. FROM 16 MPH IT STARTS A VIBRATION ALONG THE ENTIRE VEHICLE BODY, WHICH AUGMENTS AS LONG AS THE SPEED IS INCRE...

Jul 22, 2019 Power Train 128,800 mi

SQUIRK-LIKE SOUND AT THE BEGINNING OF A TRIP, SPECIFICALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHES 5 MPH. THIS NOISE PREVAILS AS LONG AS THE SPEED IS INCREASED, SPECIFICALLY ALONG THE RANGE OF 5 TO 15 MPH. FROM 16 MPH IT STARTS A VIBRATION ALONG THE ENTIRE VEHICLE BODY, WHICH AUGMENTS AS LONG AS THE SPEED IS INCRE...

May 23, 2019 Steering 209,301 mi

MY STEERING HAD STARTED TO GET STIFF DURING A TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA. SINCE THEN IT GOT TO THE POINT WHERE IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. AFTER ABOUT SIX MONTHS OF THIS IT BECAME NORMAL AGAIN. NOW IT IS GOING BACK TO BEING STIFF AND HARD TO TRANSITION FROM A TURN TO STRAIGHT MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DR...

May 23, 2019 Steering 209,301 mi

MY STEERING HAD STARTED TO GET STIFF DURING A TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA. SINCE THEN IT GOT TO THE POINT WHERE IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. AFTER ABOUT SIX MONTHS OF THIS IT BECAME NORMAL AGAIN. NOW IT IS GOING BACK TO BEING STIFF AND HARD TO TRANSITION FROM A TURN TO STRAIGHT MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DR...

May 15, 2019 Unknown Or Other 25,125 mi

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO WHITE RIVER TOYOTA AT 303 SYKES AVENUE, WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT. 802-299-2880 FOR SOME RECALL WORK , THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY ROTTED AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM DATED FROM 7/17/17 TO 0...

May 15, 2019 Suspension 25,125 mi

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, I TOOK IT TO WHITE RIVER TOYOTA, 303 SYKES MOUNTAIN AVENUE, WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT 05001 802-299-2880 FOR SOME RECALL WORK, THEY WERE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE RECALL WORK ON THE LEAF SPRINGS BECAUSE THE FRAME WAS SO ROTTED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD ATTACH THE ...

May 15, 2019 Unknown Or Other 25,125 mi

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO WHITE RIVER TOYOTA AT 303 SYKES AVENUE, WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT. 802-299-2880 FOR SOME RECALL WORK , THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY ROTTED AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM DATED FROM 7/17/17 TO 0...

May 15, 2019 Suspension 25,125 mi

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, I TOOK IT TO WHITE RIVER TOYOTA, 303 SYKES MOUNTAIN AVENUE, WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT 05001 802-299-2880 FOR SOME RECALL WORK, THEY WERE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE RECALL WORK ON THE LEAF SPRINGS BECAUSE THE FRAME WAS SO ROTTED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD ATTACH THE ...

May 3, 2019 Electrical System 120,000 mi

BLOWER MOTOR ONLY WORKS ON HIGH. SOMETIMES SPEED OD. DOESN'T WORK, SOMETIMES IT DOES. SPEED OD. READS ABOUT 5 MILES PER HOUR FAST. GAUGES PAUSE FOR ABOUT 10 SEC. BEFORE WORKING WHEN I FIRST START TRUCK. ALL STARTED AROUND 120,000 MILES.

May 3, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

BLOWER MOTOR ONLY WORKS ON HIGH. SOMETIMES SPEED OD. DOESN'T WORK, SOMETIMES IT DOES. SPEED OD. READS ABOUT 5 MILES PER HOUR FAST. GAUGES PAUSE FOR ABOUT 10 SEC. BEFORE WORKING WHEN I FIRST START TRUCK. ALL STARTED AROUND 120,000 MILES.

May 3, 2019 Electrical System 120,000 mi

BLOWER MOTOR ONLY WORKS ON HIGH. SOMETIMES SPEED OD. DOESN'T WORK, SOMETIMES IT DOES. SPEED OD. READS ABOUT 5 MILES PER HOUR FAST. GAUGES PAUSE FOR ABOUT 10 SEC. BEFORE WORKING WHEN I FIRST START TRUCK. ALL STARTED AROUND 120,000 MILES.

May 3, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

BLOWER MOTOR ONLY WORKS ON HIGH. SOMETIMES SPEED OD. DOESN'T WORK, SOMETIMES IT DOES. SPEED OD. READS ABOUT 5 MILES PER HOUR FAST. GAUGES PAUSE FOR ABOUT 10 SEC. BEFORE WORKING WHEN I FIRST START TRUCK. ALL STARTED AROUND 120,000 MILES.

Apr 30, 2019 Structure 137,357 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ROYAL SOUTH TOYOTA (3115 S WALNUT ST, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47401, (866) 609-4926) WAS CONTACTED A...

Apr 30, 2019 Structure 137,357 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ROYAL SOUTH TOYOTA (3115 S WALNUT ST, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47401, (866) 609-4926) WAS CONTACTED A...

Apr 29, 2019 Structure 140,698 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HOLMAN TOYOTA (1301 NJ-73, MT LAUREL TOWNSHIP, NJ 08054, (888) 632-3967) AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM DATED FROM 7/17/17 TO 01/31...

Apr 29, 2019 Structure 140,698 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HOLMAN TOYOTA (1301 NJ-73, MT LAUREL TOWNSHIP, NJ 08054, (888) 632-3967) AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM DATED FROM 7/17/17 TO 01/31...

Apr 22, 2019 Structure

MECHANIC NOTED RUST ON FRAME. CONTACTED TOYOTA, THERE WAS A LAWSUIT ABOUT PREMATURE RUSTING ON FRAMES, BUT SETTLEMENT IS DONE AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY(TOYOTA) CAN DO?

Apr 22, 2019 Structure

MECHANIC NOTED RUST ON FRAME. CONTACTED TOYOTA, THERE WAS A LAWSUIT ABOUT PREMATURE RUSTING ON FRAMES, BUT SETTLEMENT IS DONE AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY(TOYOTA) CAN DO?

Mar 26, 2019 Structure 190,000 mi

EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS IN NEED OF REPAIR. SHOP WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO FIX BECAUSE THE FRAME IS SO RUSTED THERE IS NOTHING LEFT TO ATTACH NEW PARTS TO. SHOP SHOWED ME LARGE HOLES IN FRAME. THEN ADVISED ME THAT I SHOULD NOT BE DRIVING IT WITH THE POSSIBILITIES OF BREAKING. WHICH I HAVE HEARD HAPPEN TO OTH...

Mar 26, 2019 Structure 190,000 mi

EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS IN NEED OF REPAIR. SHOP WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO FIX BECAUSE THE FRAME IS SO RUSTED THERE IS NOTHING LEFT TO ATTACH NEW PARTS TO. SHOP SHOWED ME LARGE HOLES IN FRAME. THEN ADVISED ME THAT I SHOULD NOT BE DRIVING IT WITH THE POSSIBILITIES OF BREAKING. WHICH I HAVE HEARD HAPPEN TO OTH...

Mar 8, 2019 Structure 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THE FRONT END FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Mar 8, 2019 Structure 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THE FRONT END FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Dec 22, 2018 Steering 220,000 mi

STARTED TRUCK AND WHEN PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY STEERING BECOME EXTREMELY STIFF. NO UNUSUAL SOUNDS. STIFFNESS IS NOT ALWAYS THERE, IT PULSATES. FLUID LEVEL AND COLOR ALL WITHIN SPECS. BELT WITHIN SPECS. I PLAN ON PUTTING IT ON A LIFT WHEN I RETURN HOME AND PREFORM AN INSPECTION. SUSPECT U JOINT FAILU...

Dec 22, 2018 Steering 220,000 mi

STARTED TRUCK AND WHEN PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY STEERING BECOME EXTREMELY STIFF. NO UNUSUAL SOUNDS. STIFFNESS IS NOT ALWAYS THERE, IT PULSATES. FLUID LEVEL AND COLOR ALL WITHIN SPECS. BELT WITHIN SPECS. I PLAN ON PUTTING IT ON A LIFT WHEN I RETURN HOME AND PREFORM AN INSPECTION. SUSPECT U JOINT FAILU...

Nov 21, 2018 Steering 160,000 mi

INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT FAILURE. CAUSED STIFF STEERING

Nov 21, 2018 Steering 160,000 mi

INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT FAILURE. CAUSED STIFF STEERING

Oct 7, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

OUR 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA'S GAS TANK HAD FALLEN OFF THE FRAME DUE TO CORRODED STRAPS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT SLOW SPEED ON OUR PROPERTY. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 140,000 MILES ON IT. THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THERE WAS NO SERIOUS INJURY. HOWEVER, HAD THE TANK...

Oct 7, 2018 Suspension 140,000 mi

OUR 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA'S GAS TANK HAD FALLEN OFF THE FRAME DUE TO CORRODED STRAPS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT SLOW SPEED ON OUR PROPERTY. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 140,000 MILES ON IT. THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THERE WAS NO SERIOUS INJURY. HOWEVER, HAD THE TANK...

Oct 7, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

OUR 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA'S GAS TANK HAD FALLEN OFF THE FRAME DUE TO CORRODED STRAPS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT SLOW SPEED ON OUR PROPERTY. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 140,000 MILES ON IT. THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THERE WAS NO SERIOUS INJURY. HOWEVER, HAD THE TANK...

Oct 7, 2018 Suspension 140,000 mi

OUR 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA'S GAS TANK HAD FALLEN OFF THE FRAME DUE TO CORRODED STRAPS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT SLOW SPEED ON OUR PROPERTY. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 140,000 MILES ON IT. THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THERE WAS NO SERIOUS INJURY. HOWEVER, HAD THE TANK...

Jun 25, 2018 Structure

WE BROUGHT THE TRUCK IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED FOR RUST AND CORROSION THAT WE SEEN, PALMERS AIRPORT TOYOTA SAID THEY SEEN NONE, THE A-FRAME HAS RUSTED AND CORRODED TO THE POINT OF SNAPPING AND THE METAL IS CORRODED AND PEELING WITH A CRACK GOING AROUND THE WHOLE A-FRAME. THE TRUCK IS NOW NOT MOVEABLE, T...

Jun 25, 2018 Steering

WE BROUGHT THE TRUCK IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED FOR RUST AND CORROSION THAT WE SEEN, PALMERS AIRPORT TOYOTA SAID THEY SEEN NONE, THE A-FRAME HAS RUSTED AND CORRODED TO THE POINT OF SNAPPING AND THE METAL IS CORRODED AND PEELING WITH A CRACK GOING AROUND THE WHOLE A-FRAME. THE TRUCK IS NOW NOT MOVEABLE, T...

Jun 25, 2018 Suspension

WE BROUGHT THE TRUCK IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED FOR RUST AND CORROSION THAT WE SEEN, PALMERS AIRPORT TOYOTA SAID THEY SEEN NONE, THE A-FRAME HAS RUSTED AND CORRODED TO THE POINT OF SNAPPING AND THE METAL IS CORRODED AND PEELING WITH A CRACK GOING AROUND THE WHOLE A-FRAME. THE TRUCK IS NOW NOT MOVEABLE, T...

Jun 25, 2018 Structure

WE BROUGHT THE TRUCK IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED FOR RUST AND CORROSION THAT WE SEEN, PALMERS AIRPORT TOYOTA SAID THEY SEEN NONE, THE A-FRAME HAS RUSTED AND CORRODED TO THE POINT OF SNAPPING AND THE METAL IS CORRODED AND PEELING WITH A CRACK GOING AROUND THE WHOLE A-FRAME. THE TRUCK IS NOW NOT MOVEABLE, T...

Jun 25, 2018 Steering

WE BROUGHT THE TRUCK IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED FOR RUST AND CORROSION THAT WE SEEN, PALMERS AIRPORT TOYOTA SAID THEY SEEN NONE, THE A-FRAME HAS RUSTED AND CORRODED TO THE POINT OF SNAPPING AND THE METAL IS CORRODED AND PEELING WITH A CRACK GOING AROUND THE WHOLE A-FRAME. THE TRUCK IS NOW NOT MOVEABLE, T...

Jun 25, 2018 Suspension

WE BROUGHT THE TRUCK IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED FOR RUST AND CORROSION THAT WE SEEN, PALMERS AIRPORT TOYOTA SAID THEY SEEN NONE, THE A-FRAME HAS RUSTED AND CORRODED TO THE POINT OF SNAPPING AND THE METAL IS CORRODED AND PEELING WITH A CRACK GOING AROUND THE WHOLE A-FRAME. THE TRUCK IS NOW NOT MOVEABLE, T...

Jun 11, 2018 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG VIBRATION COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE U-JOINTS HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY LUBRICATED FROM THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE DEALER (LEGACY TOYOTA, 3800 W TENNESSEE ST, TALLAHA...

Jun 11, 2018 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG VIBRATION COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE U-JOINTS HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY LUBRICATED FROM THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE DEALER (LEGACY TOYOTA, 3800 W TENNESSEE ST, TALLAHA...

Jun 11, 2018 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG VIBRATION COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE U-JOINTS HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY LUBRICATED FROM THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE DEALER (LEGACY TOYOTA, 3800 W TENNESSEE ST, TALLAHA...

Jun 11, 2018 Wheels

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG VIBRATION COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE U-JOINTS HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY LUBRICATED FROM THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE DEALER (LEGACY TOYOTA, 3800 W TENNESSEE ST, TALLAHA...

Jun 11, 2018 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG VIBRATION COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE U-JOINTS HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY LUBRICATED FROM THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE DEALER (LEGACY TOYOTA, 3800 W TENNESSEE ST, TALLAHA...

Jun 11, 2018 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG VIBRATION COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE U-JOINTS HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY LUBRICATED FROM THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE DEALER (LEGACY TOYOTA, 3800 W TENNESSEE ST, TALLAHA...

Jun 11, 2018 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG VIBRATION COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE U-JOINTS HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY LUBRICATED FROM THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE DEALER (LEGACY TOYOTA, 3800 W TENNESSEE ST, TALLAHA...

Jun 11, 2018 Wheels

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG VIBRATION COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE U-JOINTS HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY LUBRICATED FROM THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE DEALER (LEGACY TOYOTA, 3800 W TENNESSEE ST, TALLAHA...

May 15, 2018 Engine 160,000 mi

FRAME CRACKED AT THE MOTOR MOUNT WELDS, SPECIFICALLY THE DRIVERS (RIGHT) SIDE MOTOR MOUNT. CAUSES THE MOTOR TO DROP DOWN LEADING TO A SERIOUS, AND DANGEROUS CONDITION OF HAVING THE MOTOR FALL OUT. THIS PROBLEM IS MOST NOTICEABLE DURING DRIVING CONDITIONS.

May 15, 2018 Engine 160,000 mi

FRAME CRACKED AT THE MOTOR MOUNT WELDS, SPECIFICALLY THE DRIVERS (RIGHT) SIDE MOTOR MOUNT. CAUSES THE MOTOR TO DROP DOWN LEADING TO A SERIOUS, AND DANGEROUS CONDITION OF HAVING THE MOTOR FALL OUT. THIS PROBLEM IS MOST NOTICEABLE DURING DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Apr 16, 2018 Air Bags 205,000 mi

AIRBAG EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING, NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED.

Apr 16, 2018 Air Bags 205,000 mi

AIRBAG EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING, NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED.

Apr 13, 2018 Air Bags

AIRBAG ON PASSENGER SIDE IS NOT WORKING. LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY SAYS AIR BAG "OFF". THE UPHOLSTERY COVERING AIR BAG SHOWS OIL STAINING ON INSIDE. THIS HAS BEEN PRESENT FOR SEVERAL MONTHS..

Apr 13, 2018 Air Bags

AIRBAG ON PASSENGER SIDE IS NOT WORKING. LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY SAYS AIR BAG "OFF". THE UPHOLSTERY COVERING AIR BAG SHOWS OIL STAINING ON INSIDE. THIS HAS BEEN PRESENT FOR SEVERAL MONTHS..

Mar 27, 2018 Engine 200,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THE REAR END ON MY VEHICLE REPLACED 2X. NO HARD DRIVING. NO SIGNS OF ABUSE OR REGULAR WEAR BUT HAS COST ME OVER 2200 EACH TIME. THE HEAD GASKET HAVE NOW FAILED AND IN READING MANY ONLINE SITES THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED AND NEVER OVER HEATED. THIS JOB IS NOW GO...

Mar 27, 2018 Power Train 200,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THE REAR END ON MY VEHICLE REPLACED 2X. NO HARD DRIVING. NO SIGNS OF ABUSE OR REGULAR WEAR BUT HAS COST ME OVER 2200 EACH TIME. THE HEAD GASKET HAVE NOW FAILED AND IN READING MANY ONLINE SITES THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED AND NEVER OVER HEATED. THIS JOB IS NOW GO...

Mar 27, 2018 Engine 200,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THE REAR END ON MY VEHICLE REPLACED 2X. NO HARD DRIVING. NO SIGNS OF ABUSE OR REGULAR WEAR BUT HAS COST ME OVER 2200 EACH TIME. THE HEAD GASKET HAVE NOW FAILED AND IN READING MANY ONLINE SITES THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED AND NEVER OVER HEATED. THIS JOB IS NOW GO...

Mar 27, 2018 Power Train 200,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THE REAR END ON MY VEHICLE REPLACED 2X. NO HARD DRIVING. NO SIGNS OF ABUSE OR REGULAR WEAR BUT HAS COST ME OVER 2200 EACH TIME. THE HEAD GASKET HAVE NOW FAILED AND IN READING MANY ONLINE SITES THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED AND NEVER OVER HEATED. THIS JOB IS NOW GO...

Mar 26, 2018 Power Train

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING, GEAR SHIFTER PROBLEMS AND STALLING ISSUES. *LD *JS

Mar 26, 2018 Power Train

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING, GEAR SHIFTER PROBLEMS AND STALLING ISSUES. *LD *JS

Mar 18, 2018 Steering

STEERING GETS DIFFICULT AT THE STAR OF TURNS THEN LOOSENS UP AS YOU TURN, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHILE TURNING. AS IF POWER STEERING IS TURNING ON AND OFF?

Mar 18, 2018 Steering

STEERING GETS DIFFICULT AT THE STAR OF TURNS THEN LOOSENS UP AS YOU TURN, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHILE TURNING. AS IF POWER STEERING IS TURNING ON AND OFF?

Mar 15, 2018 Visibility/wiper 150,000 mi

AROUND 150,000MI MY DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR STARTED HANGING LOWER UNTIL EVENTUALLY IT HANGS STRAIGHT DOWN IN THE WAY (HARD PLASTIC SHELL UNDERNEATH THE CLOTH COVERING IS CRACKED WHICH ALLOWS LESS TENSION ON THE SPRING PLATE AND IT SAGS DOWN. AROUND 190,000MI THE PASSENGER SIDE STARTED TO FAIL.

Mar 15, 2018 Electrical System 150,000 mi

AROUND 150,000MI THE FAN BLOWER ONLY WORKS ON HIGH SPEED (LOW AND MEDIUM DON'T WORK). ON VERY RARE OCCASIONS, ALL FAN SPEEDS WORK FINE. TRIED CHANGING THE FAN RESISTOR BUT IT DIDN'T HELP.

Mar 15, 2018 Visibility/wiper 150,000 mi

AROUND 150,000MI MY DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR STARTED HANGING LOWER UNTIL EVENTUALLY IT HANGS STRAIGHT DOWN IN THE WAY (HARD PLASTIC SHELL UNDERNEATH THE CLOTH COVERING IS CRACKED WHICH ALLOWS LESS TENSION ON THE SPRING PLATE AND IT SAGS DOWN. AROUND 190,000MI THE PASSENGER SIDE STARTED TO FAIL.

Mar 15, 2018 Electrical System 150,000 mi

AROUND 150,000MI THE FAN BLOWER ONLY WORKS ON HIGH SPEED (LOW AND MEDIUM DON'T WORK). ON VERY RARE OCCASIONS, ALL FAN SPEEDS WORK FINE. TRIED CHANGING THE FAN RESISTOR BUT IT DIDN'T HELP.

Mar 12, 2018 Steering 164,000 mi

WHEN I STEER THE VEHICLE IT FEELS AS THOUGH THE POWER STEERING GIVES OUT. THIS ISSUE DOES NOT OCCUR ALL OF THE TIME.

Mar 12, 2018 Steering 164,000 mi

WHEN I STEER THE VEHICLE IT FEELS AS THOUGH THE POWER STEERING GIVES OUT. THIS ISSUE DOES NOT OCCUR ALL OF THE TIME.

Mar 1, 2018 Steering 125,000 mi

WHEN TURNING, NOTICED STEERING VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. VERY UNNERVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT I NEED TO HAVE THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REPLACED. THIS APPEARS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES, AS THE UNIVERSAL JOINT GETS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT DUE TO NO PROTECTION FROM ROA...

Mar 1, 2018 Steering 125,000 mi

WHEN TURNING, NOTICED STEERING VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. VERY UNNERVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT I NEED TO HAVE THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REPLACED. THIS APPEARS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES, AS THE UNIVERSAL JOINT GETS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT DUE TO NO PROTECTION FROM ROA...

Jan 25, 2018 Suspension 49,971 mi

MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERE02 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER14V604 SAFETY RISK: IF THE BROKEN LEAF CONTACTS THE FUEL TANK REPEATEDLY, IT COULD PUNCTURE THE TANK AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. TOYOTA HAS NOT REPAIRED THIS AS OF THIS DATE

Jan 25, 2018 Suspension 49,971 mi

MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERE02 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER14V604 SAFETY RISK: IF THE BROKEN LEAF CONTACTS THE FUEL TANK REPEATEDLY, IT COULD PUNCTURE THE TANK AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. TOYOTA HAS NOT REPAIRED THIS AS OF THIS DATE

Jan 19, 2018 Air Bags 50,600 mi

TAKATA RECALL... BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED TWO YEARS AGO . IT HAS 64000 MILES ON IT AND THE AIR BAG LITE HAS BEEN ON FOR OVER THREE MONTHS NOW, IT USED TO ONLY GO ON ONCE IN A WHILE AND NEVER AT THE DEALER. THEY SAY THERE IS NO RECALL FOR MY TRUCK AT THIS TIME

Jan 19, 2018 Air Bags 50,600 mi

TAKATA RECALL... BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED TWO YEARS AGO . IT HAS 64000 MILES ON IT AND THE AIR BAG LITE HAS BEEN ON FOR OVER THREE MONTHS NOW, IT USED TO ONLY GO ON ONCE IN A WHILE AND NEVER AT THE DEALER. THEY SAY THERE IS NO RECALL FOR MY TRUCK AT THIS TIME

Dec 12, 2017 Suspension 100,000 mi

I RECEIVED SEVERAL RECALL NOTICES FROM TOYOTA AND TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE REPAIR DEPT KEPT INFORMING ME THAT A FIX HASN'T BEEN FINALIZED YET. CONTRADICTING TO TO RECALL NOTICE, THEY TOLD ME THIS ISSUE WAS NOT A "BIG DEAL." ACCORDING TO THE RECALL, THERE IS A POSSIBILI...

Dec 12, 2017 Suspension 100,000 mi

I RECEIVED SEVERAL RECALL NOTICES FROM TOYOTA AND TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE REPAIR DEPT KEPT INFORMING ME THAT A FIX HASN'T BEEN FINALIZED YET. CONTRADICTING TO TO RECALL NOTICE, THEY TOLD ME THIS ISSUE WAS NOT A "BIG DEAL." ACCORDING TO THE RECALL, THERE IS A POSSIBILI...

Dec 5, 2017 Engine 175,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HEAD GASKET APPARENTLY BLOWN AFTER OWNING FOR THREE MONTHS. NO WARNING JUST BLEW. 30 MILES AWAY FROM HIGHWAY AND NO CELL SERVICE.

Dec 5, 2017 Engine 175,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HEAD GASKET APPARENTLY BLOWN AFTER OWNING FOR THREE MONTHS. NO WARNING JUST BLEW. 30 MILES AWAY FROM HIGHWAY AND NO CELL SERVICE.

Dec 1, 2017 Visibility/wiper 88,000 mi

SUN VISORS WILL NOT STAY UP PART WAY. THEY DROP COMPLETELY AND BLOCK THE DRIVERS VIEW.I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY OTHER TOYOTAS: 2006 COROLLA, 2007 COROLLA, AND 2010 COROLLA. THE VISOR WOULD DROP AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN USE.

Dec 1, 2017 Visibility/wiper 88,000 mi

SUN VISORS WILL NOT STAY UP PART WAY. THEY DROP COMPLETELY AND BLOCK THE DRIVERS VIEW.I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY OTHER TOYOTAS: 2006 COROLLA, 2007 COROLLA, AND 2010 COROLLA. THE VISOR WOULD DROP AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN USE.

Nov 30, 2017 Structure 194,000 mi

THE 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA BUMPER IS MOUNTED TO THE HITCH. THE HITCH IS WELDED TO BRACKETS THAT CONNECT TO THE FRAME. THE FRAME HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH PREVIOUS CAMPAIGNS, HOWEVER THERE IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE WITH THESE HITCHES. ANY TACOMA WITH THE BUMPER MOUNTED TO THE HITCH WOULD BE AT RISK OF CRE...

Nov 30, 2017 Structure 194,000 mi

THE 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA BUMPER IS MOUNTED TO THE HITCH. THE HITCH IS WELDED TO BRACKETS THAT CONNECT TO THE FRAME. THE FRAME HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH PREVIOUS CAMPAIGNS, HOWEVER THERE IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE WITH THESE HITCHES. ANY TACOMA WITH THE BUMPER MOUNTED TO THE HITCH WOULD BE AT RISK OF CRE...

Sep 15, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CAL...

Sep 15, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CAL...

Aug 13, 2017 Electrical System 120,000 mi

EVERY TIME I TURN THE IGNITION TO START MY ENGINE THE GAS GAUGE TAKES ABOUT 15 SECONDS TO RESPOND. MOST FREQUENTLY THAN NOT, THE SPEEDOMETER AND THE COOLANT GAUGE DO NOT WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. WHEN I GET TO MY DESTINATION AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE, AND RESTART, THE GAUGES WORK (SOMETIMES)...

Aug 13, 2017 Electrical System 120,000 mi

EVERY TIME I TURN THE IGNITION TO START MY ENGINE THE GAS GAUGE TAKES ABOUT 15 SECONDS TO RESPOND. MOST FREQUENTLY THAN NOT, THE SPEEDOMETER AND THE COOLANT GAUGE DO NOT WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. WHEN I GET TO MY DESTINATION AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE, AND RESTART, THE GAUGES WORK (SOMETIMES)...

Aug 10, 2017 Tires

TIRES CRACKING AROUND BEAD AREA MANUFACTURED IN 4816 LESS THAN 5000 MILES

Aug 10, 2017 Tires

TIRES CRACKING AROUND BEAD AREA MANUFACTURED IN 4816 LESS THAN 5000 MILES

Jul 20, 2017 Unknown Or Other

WHEN CHECKING UNDER MY TRUCK FOR A NOISE, MY SON-IN-LAW DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK WAS RUSTED WITH LARGE HOLES AND PERFORATIONS ON BOTH SIDES IN MULTIPLE PLACES AND ACTUALLY WAS CRUMBLING OFF IN HIS HAND. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE HAD...

Jul 20, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO TOYOTA O...

Jul 20, 2017 Unknown Or Other

WHEN CHECKING UNDER MY TRUCK FOR A NOISE, MY SON-IN-LAW DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK WAS RUSTED WITH LARGE HOLES AND PERFORATIONS ON BOTH SIDES IN MULTIPLE PLACES AND ACTUALLY WAS CRUMBLING OFF IN HIS HAND. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE HAD...

Jul 20, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO TOYOTA O...

Jul 19, 2017 Structure

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRAME CORROSION RECALL PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS AWAITING SETTLEMENT CLAIMS FROM THE COURT. UPDATED 07/19/2017*JS

Jul 19, 2017 Structure

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRAME CORROSION RECALL PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS AWAITING SETTLEMENT CLAIMS FROM THE COURT. UPDATED 07/19/2017*JS

Jul 17, 2017 Structure 239,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, THE CONTACT OBSERVED CORROSION ON THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER (COX TOYOTA 3860 DANBROOK ROAD, BURLINGTON, NC 27215) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME HAD EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND NEEDED TO BE REPLA...

Jul 17, 2017 Structure 239,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, THE CONTACT OBSERVED CORROSION ON THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER (COX TOYOTA 3860 DANBROOK ROAD, BURLINGTON, NC 27215) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME HAD EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND NEEDED TO BE REPLA...

Jul 7, 2017 Unknown Or Other

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR SEVERAL RECALL NOTICES. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED ASSISTANCE TO HAVE ALL RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 7/7/2017*JS

Jul 7, 2017 Unknown Or Other

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR SEVERAL RECALL NOTICES. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED ASSISTANCE TO HAVE ALL RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 7/7/2017*JS

Jun 26, 2017 Suspension 140,000 mi

I TOOK MY TACOMA TO DEALER TO HAVE REAR LEAF SPRINGS INSPECTED PER A RECALL (14V604).. THEY REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE THE ORIGINAL OWNER (I'M SECOND OWNER) HAD INSTALLED A 2" LIFT KIT. THEY LEFT ME IN "LIMBO" REGARDING THIS RECALL. I DO NOT KNOW, ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, IF MY LEAF SPRINGS NEED REP...

Jun 26, 2017 Suspension 140,000 mi

I TOOK MY TACOMA TO DEALER TO HAVE REAR LEAF SPRINGS INSPECTED PER A RECALL (14V604).. THEY REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE THE ORIGINAL OWNER (I'M SECOND OWNER) HAD INSTALLED A 2" LIFT KIT. THEY LEFT ME IN "LIMBO" REGARDING THIS RECALL. I DO NOT KNOW, ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, IF MY LEAF SPRINGS NEED REP...

Jun 5, 2017 Structure 1,011,300 mi

TOYOTA FRAME RECALL - I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH HOLES AND CRACKS VISIBLE IN THE FRAME. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE DAMAGE INTERNALLY TO THE FRAME. HUGE CHUNKS OF FRAME RUST COME FROM THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME WHEN PRESSURE WASHED. THE TRUCK WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED AND RESIDED IN THE NORTHEAST FOR...

Jun 5, 2017 Suspension 1,011,300 mi

TOYOTA FRAME RECALL - I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH HOLES AND CRACKS VISIBLE IN THE FRAME. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE DAMAGE INTERNALLY TO THE FRAME. HUGE CHUNKS OF FRAME RUST COME FROM THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME WHEN PRESSURE WASHED. THE TRUCK WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED AND RESIDED IN THE NORTHEAST FOR...

Jun 5, 2017 Unknown Or Other 1,011,300 mi

TOYOTA FRAME RECALL - I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH HOLES AND CRACKS VISIBLE IN THE FRAME. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE DAMAGE INTERNALLY TO THE FRAME. HUGE CHUNKS OF FRAME RUST COME FROM THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME WHEN PRESSURE WASHED. THE TRUCK WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED AND RESIDED IN THE NORTHEAST FOR...

Jun 5, 2017 Structure 1,011,300 mi

TOYOTA FRAME RECALL - I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH HOLES AND CRACKS VISIBLE IN THE FRAME. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE DAMAGE INTERNALLY TO THE FRAME. HUGE CHUNKS OF FRAME RUST COME FROM THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME WHEN PRESSURE WASHED. THE TRUCK WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED AND RESIDED IN THE NORTHEAST FOR...

Jun 5, 2017 Suspension 1,011,300 mi

TOYOTA FRAME RECALL - I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH HOLES AND CRACKS VISIBLE IN THE FRAME. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE DAMAGE INTERNALLY TO THE FRAME. HUGE CHUNKS OF FRAME RUST COME FROM THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME WHEN PRESSURE WASHED. THE TRUCK WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED AND RESIDED IN THE NORTHEAST FOR...

Jun 5, 2017 Unknown Or Other 1,011,300 mi

TOYOTA FRAME RECALL - I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH HOLES AND CRACKS VISIBLE IN THE FRAME. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE DAMAGE INTERNALLY TO THE FRAME. HUGE CHUNKS OF FRAME RUST COME FROM THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME WHEN PRESSURE WASHED. THE TRUCK WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED AND RESIDED IN THE NORTHEAST FOR...

May 25, 2017 Suspension

AFTER WAITING FOR YEARS TO BE CALLED TO GET THE TOYOTA LEAF SPRINGS CHANGED AFTER MANUFACTURER RECALL, THE DEALER REFUSED TO EXCHANGE THEM. I ADDED AN EXTRA LEAF UNDER THE SUBSTANDARD ONES TO MITIGATE DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE WHILE TOWING, AND WAS TOLD I HAD "MODIFIED THE ORIGINAL SPRINGS". THE DEALER...

May 25, 2017 Suspension

AFTER WAITING FOR YEARS TO BE CALLED TO GET THE TOYOTA LEAF SPRINGS CHANGED AFTER MANUFACTURER RECALL, THE DEALER REFUSED TO EXCHANGE THEM. I ADDED AN EXTRA LEAF UNDER THE SUBSTANDARD ONES TO MITIGATE DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE WHILE TOWING, AND WAS TOLD I HAD "MODIFIED THE ORIGINAL SPRINGS". THE DEALER...

May 18, 2017 Steering 270,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS (55 MPH) AND YOU TRY TO MOVE TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT THE STEERING APPEARS TO BE STUCK, BUT WITH SOME ADDITIONAL EFFORT I AM ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL.

May 18, 2017 Steering 270,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS (55 MPH) AND YOU TRY TO MOVE TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT THE STEERING APPEARS TO BE STUCK, BUT WITH SOME ADDITIONAL EFFORT I AM ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL.

May 10, 2017 Suspension 140,431 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR LEAF SPRING FRACTURED FROM THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR LE...

May 10, 2017 Suspension 140,431 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR LEAF SPRING FRACTURED FROM THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR LE...

May 9, 2017 Structure 26,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. UPON TRADING IN THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACKED AND RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND SPLIT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

May 9, 2017 Structure 26,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. UPON TRADING IN THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACKED AND RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND SPLIT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

May 8, 2017 Electrical System

WHEN USING AIR CONDITION OR HEATING IT DOES NOT GO ON UNLESS YOU STEP ON A BUTTON LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR WHICH THEN THE UNIT WILL REGULATE AND TURN ON. YOU CAN FEEL A CLICK WHEN YOU PRESS IT ON THE FLOOR DON'T KNOW WHY THIS IS.

May 8, 2017 Structure 84,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS FRACTURED. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM...

May 8, 2017 Suspension 84,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS FRACTURED. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM...

May 8, 2017 Electrical System

WHEN USING AIR CONDITION OR HEATING IT DOES NOT GO ON UNLESS YOU STEP ON A BUTTON LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR WHICH THEN THE UNIT WILL REGULATE AND TURN ON. YOU CAN FEEL A CLICK WHEN YOU PRESS IT ON THE FLOOR DON'T KNOW WHY THIS IS.

May 8, 2017 Structure 84,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS FRACTURED. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM...

May 8, 2017 Suspension 84,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS FRACTURED. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM...

May 2, 2017 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS SOFT. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE CLUTCH PEDAL TURN SPRING WAS DEFECTIVE. AS A RESULT, THE CLUTCH PEDAL CAUSED THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER ROD TO BEND. THE...

May 2, 2017 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS SOFT. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE CLUTCH PEDAL TURN SPRING WAS DEFECTIVE. AS A RESULT, THE CLUTCH PEDAL CAUSED THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER ROD TO BEND. THE...

Apr 28, 2017 Steering 63,592 mi

INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT RUSTED AND BINDING MY STEERING WAS BECOMING TOUGH TO STEER AND THEN IT WOULD BE FINE. IT FELT LIKE THE POWER ASSIST WAS STOPPING ASSISTING THEN IT WOULD BEHAVE NORMALLY DURING A TURN. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF PROPER STEERING DURING TURNING ARE ANY SPEED. SOMETIMES IT WOUL...

Apr 28, 2017 Steering 63,592 mi

INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT RUSTED AND BINDING MY STEERING WAS BECOMING TOUGH TO STEER AND THEN IT WOULD BE FINE. IT FELT LIKE THE POWER ASSIST WAS STOPPING ASSISTING THEN IT WOULD BEHAVE NORMALLY DURING A TURN. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF PROPER STEERING DURING TURNING ARE ANY SPEED. SOMETIMES IT WOUL...

Apr 26, 2017 Unknown Or Other

I WAS NOT NOTIFIED THAT THE LEAF SPRINGS COULD BE DEFECTIVE. REQUEST THAT I RECEIVE A RECALL NOTIFICATION. ADDRESS: PO BOX 247, POLAND, NY 13431

Apr 26, 2017 Unknown Or Other

I WAS NOT NOTIFIED THAT THE LEAF SPRINGS COULD BE DEFECTIVE. REQUEST THAT I RECEIVE A RECALL NOTIFICATION. ADDRESS: PO BOX 247, POLAND, NY 13431

Apr 12, 2017 Suspension

RECALL # 14V-604, REAR LEAF SPRINGS RECALLED. HEARTLAND TOYOTA IN BREMERTON WASHINGTON SAYING THEY WILL DO WORK, BUT NOT RETURN VEHICLE IN CONDITION THEY FOUND IT. THEY ARE REFUSING TO REPLACE THE "ADD-A-LEAF" THAT WAS PUT ON THE TRUCK, ON TOP OF THE EXISTING, RECALLED, LEAF SPRING. HEARTLAND HAS SE...

Apr 12, 2017 Suspension

RECALL # 14V-604, REAR LEAF SPRINGS RECALLED. HEARTLAND TOYOTA IN BREMERTON WASHINGTON SAYING THEY WILL DO WORK, BUT NOT RETURN VEHICLE IN CONDITION THEY FOUND IT. THEY ARE REFUSING TO REPLACE THE "ADD-A-LEAF" THAT WAS PUT ON THE TRUCK, ON TOP OF THE EXISTING, RECALLED, LEAF SPRING. HEARTLAND HAS SE...

Apr 11, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS SIGNALED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS EMITTING SMOKE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE TO A SHOULDER LANE AND CONFIRMED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS EMITTING SMOKE...

Apr 11, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS SIGNALED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS EMITTING SMOKE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE TO A SHOULDER LANE AND CONFIRMED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS EMITTING SMOKE...

Apr 3, 2017 Structure 190,000 mi

THE FRAME IS RUSTING AND HAS PERFORATIONS WHICH COULD LEAD TO FRAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN KEPT IN IMMACULATE CONDITION OVER ITS LIFE. THE LEVEL OF CORROSION ON THIS VEHICLE DID NOT HAPPEN IN TWO YEARS. TOYOTA NEEDS TO NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THESE VEHICLES ARE CORRODING FASTER (BECAUSE...

Apr 3, 2017 Structure 150,000 mi

PAINT PEELING FROM ROOD.

Apr 3, 2017 Structure 190,000 mi

THE FRAME IS RUSTING AND HAS PERFORATIONS WHICH COULD LEAD TO FRAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN KEPT IN IMMACULATE CONDITION OVER ITS LIFE. THE LEVEL OF CORROSION ON THIS VEHICLE DID NOT HAPPEN IN TWO YEARS. TOYOTA NEEDS TO NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THESE VEHICLES ARE CORRODING FASTER (BECAUSE...

Apr 3, 2017 Structure 150,000 mi

PAINT PEELING FROM ROOD.

Mar 31, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE...

Mar 31, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE...

Mar 27, 2017 Suspension Crash

LEAF SPRINGS BROKE AND SEVERED MY BRAKE LINES.WHEN I CONTACTED A MECHANIC I WAS TOLD THIS IS SAFTEY RECALL E02. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF RECALL, I LOST MY BREAKS SMASHED INTO MY GARAGE DOOR. TOYOTA WONT PAY FOR A TOW FOR ME TO GET FIXED. I CANT DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE RECALL CAUSED MY LEAF...

Mar 27, 2017 Suspension Crash

LEAF SPRINGS BROKE AND SEVERED MY BRAKE LINES.WHEN I CONTACTED A MECHANIC I WAS TOLD THIS IS SAFTEY RECALL E02. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF RECALL, I LOST MY BREAKS SMASHED INTO MY GARAGE DOOR. TOYOTA WONT PAY FOR A TOW FOR ME TO GET FIXED. I CANT DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE RECALL CAUSED MY LEAF...

Mar 23, 2017 Suspension 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR LEAF SPRING DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOS...

Mar 23, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 161,000 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A RED;IGHT IN PHOENIX, A TRUCK WAS IN FRONT OF ME I APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE ACCELERATOR AMPED UP. THE GUY I REARENDED SAID HE SAW MER CROW HOPPING AS MY TRUCK WAS DOING THIS. I HAD MY FOOT FIRMLY PRESSED ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD. I ONLY STOPPED WHEN I REAR ENDED HIM. I W...

Mar 23, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 161,000 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A RED;IGHT IN PHOENIX, A TRUCK WAS IN FRONT OF ME I APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE ACCELERATOR AMPED UP. THE GUY I REARENDED SAID HE SAW MER CROW HOPPING AS MY TRUCK WAS DOING THIS. I HAD MY FOOT FIRMLY PRESSED ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD. I ONLY STOPPED WHEN I REAR ENDED HIM. I W...

Mar 23, 2017 Suspension 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR LEAF SPRING DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOS...

Mar 23, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 161,000 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A RED;IGHT IN PHOENIX, A TRUCK WAS IN FRONT OF ME I APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE ACCELERATOR AMPED UP. THE GUY I REARENDED SAID HE SAW MER CROW HOPPING AS MY TRUCK WAS DOING THIS. I HAD MY FOOT FIRMLY PRESSED ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD. I ONLY STOPPED WHEN I REAR ENDED HIM. I W...

Mar 23, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 161,000 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A RED;IGHT IN PHOENIX, A TRUCK WAS IN FRONT OF ME I APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE ACCELERATOR AMPED UP. THE GUY I REARENDED SAID HE SAW MER CROW HOPPING AS MY TRUCK WAS DOING THIS. I HAD MY FOOT FIRMLY PRESSED ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD. I ONLY STOPPED WHEN I REAR ENDED HIM. I W...

Mar 9, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Mar 9, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Feb 28, 2017 Steering 140,000 mi

INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT U-JOINT IS SIEZING LEADING TO DIFFICULT TO OPERATE STEERING.

Feb 28, 2017 Steering 140,000 mi

INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT U-JOINT IS SIEZING LEADING TO DIFFICULT TO OPERATE STEERING.

Feb 17, 2017 Structure

I ALL READY HAVE A COMPLAINT IN ODI- 10915902 I HAVE PICTURES I WOULD LIKE TO SEND.DID MY COMPLAINT IN OCT 2016 STILL WAITING FOR PAPERWORK.I HAVE MORE PICTURES NOT SURE HOW TO SEND THEM ALL.

Feb 17, 2017 Structure

I ALL READY HAVE A COMPLAINT IN ODI- 10915902 I HAVE PICTURES I WOULD LIKE TO SEND.DID MY COMPLAINT IN OCT 2016 STILL WAITING FOR PAPERWORK.I HAVE MORE PICTURES NOT SURE HOW TO SEND THEM ALL.

Feb 9, 2017 Steering 110,000 mi

2005 TACOMA PICKUPS AND OTHERS ARE INCLUDED IN A PENDING SETTLEMENT REGARDING EXCESSIVE RUSTING. NOW MY STEERING IS FREEZING UP WHICH I FIND IS A WELL DOCUMENTED COMPLAINT ON THE INTERNET. THE REASON SEEMS TO ALSO BE RELATED TO A FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY PROTECT AGAINST RUSTING. SUDDEN STEERING FAIL...

Feb 9, 2017 Steering 110,000 mi

2005 TACOMA PICKUPS AND OTHERS ARE INCLUDED IN A PENDING SETTLEMENT REGARDING EXCESSIVE RUSTING. NOW MY STEERING IS FREEZING UP WHICH I FIND IS A WELL DOCUMENTED COMPLAINT ON THE INTERNET. THE REASON SEEMS TO ALSO BE RELATED TO A FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY PROTECT AGAINST RUSTING. SUDDEN STEERING FAIL...

Feb 3, 2017 Steering 100,200 mi

STEERING SUDDENLY BECOMES DIFFICULT WHILE DRIVING, ALL OF A SUDDEN HARD TO TURN. INVESTIGATION APPEARS TO BE FAILED BEARINGS IN LOWER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. *TR

Feb 3, 2017 Steering 100,200 mi

STEERING SUDDENLY BECOMES DIFFICULT WHILE DRIVING, ALL OF A SUDDEN HARD TO TURN. INVESTIGATION APPEARS TO BE FAILED BEARINGS IN LOWER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. *TR

Feb 1, 2017 Air Bags Crash 108,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A BUILDING. I WAS GOING APPROX. 1-3 MPH DUE TO THE LOT BEING WET & HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. WHEN I WAS ALMOST TO THE CONCRETE CURB, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, JUMPED THE CURB AND HIT THE BUILDING. I STILL HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE & SHIFTED INTO NEU...

Feb 1, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 108,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A BUILDING. I WAS GOING APPROX. 1-3 MPH DUE TO THE LOT BEING WET & HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. WHEN I WAS ALMOST TO THE CONCRETE CURB, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, JUMPED THE CURB AND HIT THE BUILDING. I STILL HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE & SHIFTED INTO NEU...

Feb 1, 2017 Air Bags Crash 108,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A BUILDING. I WAS GOING APPROX. 1-3 MPH DUE TO THE LOT BEING WET & HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. WHEN I WAS ALMOST TO THE CONCRETE CURB, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, JUMPED THE CURB AND HIT THE BUILDING. I STILL HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE & SHIFTED INTO NEU...

Feb 1, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 108,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A BUILDING. I WAS GOING APPROX. 1-3 MPH DUE TO THE LOT BEING WET & HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. WHEN I WAS ALMOST TO THE CONCRETE CURB, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, JUMPED THE CURB AND HIT THE BUILDING. I STILL HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE & SHIFTED INTO NEU...

Jan 17, 2017 Traction Control System 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION RE-ENGAGED ON ITS OWN AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, WHEN THE ...

Jan 17, 2017 Power Train 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION RE-ENGAGED ON ITS OWN AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, WHEN THE ...

Jan 17, 2017 Steering 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION RE-ENGAGED ON ITS OWN AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, WHEN THE ...

Jan 17, 2017 Traction Control System 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION RE-ENGAGED ON ITS OWN AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, WHEN THE ...

Jan 17, 2017 Power Train 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION RE-ENGAGED ON ITS OWN AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, WHEN THE ...

Jan 17, 2017 Steering 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION RE-ENGAGED ON ITS OWN AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, WHEN THE ...

Jan 13, 2017 Air Bags 140,000 mi

THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. THE WARNING LIGHT IS ON AND INDICATIONS ARE THAT THE SYSTEM WILL LIKELY NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY IF INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. IT CURRENTLY DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE TOYOTA AIRBAG SYSTEM RECALL, BUT INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE S...

Jan 13, 2017 Air Bags 140,000 mi

THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. THE WARNING LIGHT IS ON AND INDICATIONS ARE THAT THE SYSTEM WILL LIKELY NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY IF INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. IT CURRENTLY DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE TOYOTA AIRBAG SYSTEM RECALL, BUT INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE S...

Jan 9, 2017 Unknown Or Other 150,000 mi

BOUGHT TRUCK 4 MONTHS AGO FROM A NO HAGGLE DEALER. JUST RECENTLY TRUCK HAS STARTED TO LURCH FORWARD IF I HAD TO BRAKE SUDDENLY OR A FAST/HARD BRAKE OR WHEN FIRST ACCELERATING AFTER A STOP. .TOYOTA CERTIFIED 4X4. UPON RESEARCH HERE AT THIS SITE THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND QUITE A FEW...

Jan 9, 2017 Unknown Or Other 150,000 mi

BOUGHT TRUCK 4 MONTHS AGO FROM A NO HAGGLE DEALER. JUST RECENTLY TRUCK HAS STARTED TO LURCH FORWARD IF I HAD TO BRAKE SUDDENLY OR A FAST/HARD BRAKE OR WHEN FIRST ACCELERATING AFTER A STOP. .TOYOTA CERTIFIED 4X4. UPON RESEARCH HERE AT THIS SITE THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND QUITE A FEW...

Dec 27, 2016 Structure 108,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA USED WITH 108,000 MILES ON IT ON 12/8/2016. IT FAILED VIRGINIA INSPECTION ON 12/20/2016 DUE TO RUST IN THE FRAME. THE TRUCK IS NOT SAFE OR LEGAL TO DRIVE. TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER THE DAMAGE UNDER LSC E0D, WHICH EXPIRED IN MARCH 2016, DESPITE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN A ...

Dec 27, 2016 Structure 108,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA USED WITH 108,000 MILES ON IT ON 12/8/2016. IT FAILED VIRGINIA INSPECTION ON 12/20/2016 DUE TO RUST IN THE FRAME. THE TRUCK IS NOT SAFE OR LEGAL TO DRIVE. TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER THE DAMAGE UNDER LSC E0D, WHICH EXPIRED IN MARCH 2016, DESPITE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN A ...

Nov 30, 2016 Unknown Or Other

I TOOK MY TACOMA TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE FRAME REPLACED AS PER THE RECALL BUT TOYOTA WOULD NOT REPLACE THE FRAME BECAUSE TRUCK HAS A REBUILT TITLE BUT STILL HAS THE SAME FRAME IS THIS LEGAL FOR TOYOTA TO DENY THIS FRAME REPLACEMENT?

Nov 30, 2016 Unknown Or Other

I TOOK MY TACOMA TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE FRAME REPLACED AS PER THE RECALL BUT TOYOTA WOULD NOT REPLACE THE FRAME BECAUSE TRUCK HAS A REBUILT TITLE BUT STILL HAS THE SAME FRAME IS THIS LEGAL FOR TOYOTA TO DENY THIS FRAME REPLACEMENT?

Nov 16, 2016 Structure 150,000 mi

TOYOTA TRUCK RECALL ON FRAME RUST AND CORROSION. I BROUGHT TRUCK TO PRIME TOYOTA LANCASTER MA THE FRAME WAS COATED WITH AN UNDERCOAT PAINT. THE TRUCK WENT IN FOR REPAIRS WHEN IT WAS ON THE LIFT THE MECHANIC SAID THERE WERE HOLES AND CORROSION IN THE FRAME AND IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE TO DRIVE. I ASKED ...

Nov 16, 2016 Structure 90,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I RECENTLY HEARD OF A SETTLEMENT REGARDING RUSTY FRAMES. MY TRUCK HAS ONE, VERY BAD AND I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO PROCEED TO GET THIS FIXED OR TRADED IN.

Nov 16, 2016 Suspension 90,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I RECENTLY HEARD OF A SETTLEMENT REGARDING RUSTY FRAMES. MY TRUCK HAS ONE, VERY BAD AND I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO PROCEED TO GET THIS FIXED OR TRADED IN.

Nov 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I RECENTLY HEARD OF A SETTLEMENT REGARDING RUSTY FRAMES. MY TRUCK HAS ONE, VERY BAD AND I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO PROCEED TO GET THIS FIXED OR TRADED IN.

Nov 16, 2016 Structure 150,000 mi

TOYOTA TRUCK RECALL ON FRAME RUST AND CORROSION. I BROUGHT TRUCK TO PRIME TOYOTA LANCASTER MA THE FRAME WAS COATED WITH AN UNDERCOAT PAINT. THE TRUCK WENT IN FOR REPAIRS WHEN IT WAS ON THE LIFT THE MECHANIC SAID THERE WERE HOLES AND CORROSION IN THE FRAME AND IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE TO DRIVE. I ASKED ...

Nov 16, 2016 Structure 90,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I RECENTLY HEARD OF A SETTLEMENT REGARDING RUSTY FRAMES. MY TRUCK HAS ONE, VERY BAD AND I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO PROCEED TO GET THIS FIXED OR TRADED IN.

Nov 16, 2016 Suspension 90,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I RECENTLY HEARD OF A SETTLEMENT REGARDING RUSTY FRAMES. MY TRUCK HAS ONE, VERY BAD AND I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO PROCEED TO GET THIS FIXED OR TRADED IN.

Nov 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I RECENTLY HEARD OF A SETTLEMENT REGARDING RUSTY FRAMES. MY TRUCK HAS ONE, VERY BAD AND I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO PROCEED TO GET THIS FIXED OR TRADED IN.

Nov 15, 2016 Structure 110,000 mi

FRAME DEFECT WITH RUST AND CORROSION. NOT SURE WHEN THE CORROSION STARTED, BUT I DISCOVERED NOV 11, 2016 - WHILE DOING A TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE. THE MAJOR RUST AND CORROSION APPEAR TO BE CONCENTRATED NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AFFECTING THE INTEGRITY OF THE FRAME....

Nov 15, 2016 Structure 110,000 mi

FRAME DEFECT WITH RUST AND CORROSION. NOT SURE WHEN THE CORROSION STARTED, BUT I DISCOVERED NOV 11, 2016 - WHILE DOING A TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE. THE MAJOR RUST AND CORROSION APPEAR TO BE CONCENTRATED NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AFFECTING THE INTEGRITY OF THE FRAME....

Nov 7, 2016 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE SERVICING AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST, CORROSION, HOLES, AND CRACKS IN THE FRA...

Nov 7, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE SERVICING AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST, CORROSION, HOLES, AND CRACKS IN THE FRA...

Nov 7, 2016 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE SERVICING AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST, CORROSION, HOLES, AND CRACKS IN THE FRA...

Nov 7, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE SERVICING AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST, CORROSION, HOLES, AND CRACKS IN THE FRA...

Oct 13, 2016 Structure 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE CAMPAIGN EXPIRED IN MARCH OF 2016 AND THE UNDERCOATING, PERFORMED BY ANOTHER DEALER, FAILED TO STOP THE CORROSION. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT EITHER THE FRAME NEED...

Oct 13, 2016 Structure 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE CAMPAIGN EXPIRED IN MARCH OF 2016 AND THE UNDERCOATING, PERFORMED BY ANOTHER DEALER, FAILED TO STOP THE CORROSION. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT EITHER THE FRAME NEED...

Oct 3, 2016 Air Bags

DRIVER AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. WHY IS MY VIN NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING RECALL BY TOYOTA FOR AIRBAGS FOR TACOMA PICKUPS. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V092000 COMPONENT(S): AIR BAGS

Oct 3, 2016 Air Bags

DRIVER AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. WHY IS MY VIN NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING RECALL BY TOYOTA FOR AIRBAGS FOR TACOMA PICKUPS. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V092000 COMPONENT(S): AIR BAGS

Sep 23, 2016 Structure 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

Sep 23, 2016 Structure 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

Sep 21, 2016 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER A RECALL FOR THE FRAME. AFTER THE FRAME WAS REPAIRED, THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL FOUR BRAKES ALSO NEEDED REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.

Sep 21, 2016 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER A RECALL FOR THE FRAME. AFTER THE FRAME WAS REPAIRED, THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL FOUR BRAKES ALSO NEEDED REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.

Sep 15, 2016 Structure 160,000 mi

THE TACOMA IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO UNUSUAL AMOUNTS OF FRAME RUST AND WHILE UNDERNEATH MINE, CHANGING THE OIL IN THE TRUCK I FOUND HOLES IN THE TRUCK FRAME LARGE ENOUGH TO FIT MY FIST IN. SO FAR I'VE RECEIVED THE RUN AROUND FROM TOYOTA. THEY HAD A LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN AND REPLACED MANY TRUCK FRAMES....

Sep 15, 2016 Structure 215,000 mi

THE FRAME ON THIS TRUCK HAD BEEN REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST. THE REAR BUMPER SUPPORT BC AND FACTORY INSTALLED TOW HITCH WERE RE INSTALLED. THAT WAS NOVEMBER 2014. IN AUGUST OF BRAD 2016 WHILE TOWING A SMALL CAMPER ON THE MASS TURNPIKE, THE HITCH TO FRAME ATTACHMENT FAILED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF...

Sep 15, 2016 Structure 80,000 mi

MY TRUCK FRAME IS SEVERELY RUSTED. TOYOTA HAD A VOLUNTARY FRAME EXCHANGE PROGRAM, FOR WHICH I QUALIFIED. I FIRST TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE LOCAL DEALER (PENN TOYOTA IN GREENVALE, NY) FOR INSPECTION AS PER TOYOTA'S PROGRAM IN OCTOBER 2015. DEALER CONFIRMED THAT A NEW FRAME IS NEEDED AND ADVISED ME THAT ...

Sep 15, 2016 Structure 160,000 mi

THE TACOMA IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO UNUSUAL AMOUNTS OF FRAME RUST AND WHILE UNDERNEATH MINE, CHANGING THE OIL IN THE TRUCK I FOUND HOLES IN THE TRUCK FRAME LARGE ENOUGH TO FIT MY FIST IN. SO FAR I'VE RECEIVED THE RUN AROUND FROM TOYOTA. THEY HAD A LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN AND REPLACED MANY TRUCK FRAMES....

Sep 15, 2016 Structure 215,000 mi

THE FRAME ON THIS TRUCK HAD BEEN REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST. THE REAR BUMPER SUPPORT BC AND FACTORY INSTALLED TOW HITCH WERE RE INSTALLED. THAT WAS NOVEMBER 2014. IN AUGUST OF BRAD 2016 WHILE TOWING A SMALL CAMPER ON THE MASS TURNPIKE, THE HITCH TO FRAME ATTACHMENT FAILED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF...

Sep 15, 2016 Structure 80,000 mi

MY TRUCK FRAME IS SEVERELY RUSTED. TOYOTA HAD A VOLUNTARY FRAME EXCHANGE PROGRAM, FOR WHICH I QUALIFIED. I FIRST TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE LOCAL DEALER (PENN TOYOTA IN GREENVALE, NY) FOR INSPECTION AS PER TOYOTA'S PROGRAM IN OCTOBER 2015. DEALER CONFIRMED THAT A NEW FRAME IS NEEDED AND ADVISED ME THAT ...

Sep 6, 2016 Structure 126,000 mi

WHILE UNDERNEATH TRUCK INVESTIGATING NOISE FROM VIBRATING METAL I NOTICED THE FRAME BADLY RUSTED NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO THE POINT WHERE A LARGE HOLE FORMED. RUSTED PIECES OF THE FRAME FALL OFF WHEN LIGHTLY TAPPED WITH A HAMMER. A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH MADE IT APPARENT THIS IS A VERY COMMO...

Sep 6, 2016 Structure 126,000 mi

WHILE UNDERNEATH TRUCK INVESTIGATING NOISE FROM VIBRATING METAL I NOTICED THE FRAME BADLY RUSTED NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO THE POINT WHERE A LARGE HOLE FORMED. RUSTED PIECES OF THE FRAME FALL OFF WHEN LIGHTLY TAPPED WITH A HAMMER. A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH MADE IT APPARENT THIS IS A VERY COMMO...

Aug 30, 2016 Suspension 146,250 mi

THE LEAF SPRINGS THE DEALER REPLACED UNDER A RECALL FAILED. WE HAD A TOW PACKAGE ON OUR TACOMA & HAD NO PROBLEM TOWING OUR CAMPER WITH THE EXISTING LEAF SPRINGS. THE NEW LEAF SPRINGS FAILED WHEN WE TRIED TO TOW OUR CAMPER & THE DEALER SAYS IT'S OUR FAULT FOR OVERLOADING THE SUSPENSION. I WISH I ...

Aug 30, 2016 Suspension 146,250 mi

THE LEAF SPRINGS THE DEALER REPLACED UNDER A RECALL FAILED. WE HAD A TOW PACKAGE ON OUR TACOMA & HAD NO PROBLEM TOWING OUR CAMPER WITH THE EXISTING LEAF SPRINGS. THE NEW LEAF SPRINGS FAILED WHEN WE TRIED TO TOW OUR CAMPER & THE DEALER SAYS IT'S OUR FAULT FOR OVERLOADING THE SUSPENSION. I WISH I ...

Aug 24, 2016 Unknown Or Other 213,000 mi

ON FRIDAYAUGUST19 2016 AS I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA A RATTLE DEVELOPED IN MY FRONT END. COME TO FIND OUT THE FRAME ON MY TRUCK HAD ROTTED LEAVING THE FRONT STABILIZER HANGING. WITH THIS I HAD CALLED TOYOTA CORPORATE ON MONDAY THE 22 WERE I WAS TOLD AN ADVISOR WOULD CONTACT ME WITHIN 24 HRS...

Aug 24, 2016 Structure 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. AFTER PUMPING TEN GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING HOME, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT STRAP HOLDING THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MI...

Aug 24, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. AFTER PUMPING TEN GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING HOME, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT STRAP HOLDING THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MI...

Aug 24, 2016 Unknown Or Other 213,000 mi

ON FRIDAYAUGUST19 2016 AS I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA A RATTLE DEVELOPED IN MY FRONT END. COME TO FIND OUT THE FRAME ON MY TRUCK HAD ROTTED LEAVING THE FRONT STABILIZER HANGING. WITH THIS I HAD CALLED TOYOTA CORPORATE ON MONDAY THE 22 WERE I WAS TOLD AN ADVISOR WOULD CONTACT ME WITHIN 24 HRS...

Aug 24, 2016 Structure 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. AFTER PUMPING TEN GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING HOME, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT STRAP HOLDING THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MI...

Aug 24, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. AFTER PUMPING TEN GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING HOME, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT STRAP HOLDING THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MI...

Aug 8, 2016 Structure 158,000 mi

MAJOR RUST DAMAGE ON FRAME AFTER ONLY 8 YEARS OF VEHILCE BEING RELEASED, A 2 BY 4 INCH WIDE HOLE ON BOTH SIDES FOR THE TRUCKS FRAME CAUSING WARPING AND BENDING AS WELL AS UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. WHEN TAKEN TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP REPAIRS TOOK 9 MONTHS, AND UPON COMPLETION WAS SEND BACK TO OWNERS POS...

Aug 8, 2016 Steering 158,000 mi

MAJOR RUST DAMAGE ON FRAME AFTER ONLY 8 YEARS OF VEHILCE BEING RELEASED, A 2 BY 4 INCH WIDE HOLE ON BOTH SIDES FOR THE TRUCKS FRAME CAUSING WARPING AND BENDING AS WELL AS UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. WHEN TAKEN TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP REPAIRS TOOK 9 MONTHS, AND UPON COMPLETION WAS SEND BACK TO OWNERS POS...

Aug 8, 2016 Structure 158,000 mi

MAJOR RUST DAMAGE ON FRAME AFTER ONLY 8 YEARS OF VEHILCE BEING RELEASED, A 2 BY 4 INCH WIDE HOLE ON BOTH SIDES FOR THE TRUCKS FRAME CAUSING WARPING AND BENDING AS WELL AS UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. WHEN TAKEN TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP REPAIRS TOOK 9 MONTHS, AND UPON COMPLETION WAS SEND BACK TO OWNERS POS...

Aug 8, 2016 Steering 158,000 mi

MAJOR RUST DAMAGE ON FRAME AFTER ONLY 8 YEARS OF VEHILCE BEING RELEASED, A 2 BY 4 INCH WIDE HOLE ON BOTH SIDES FOR THE TRUCKS FRAME CAUSING WARPING AND BENDING AS WELL AS UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. WHEN TAKEN TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP REPAIRS TOOK 9 MONTHS, AND UPON COMPLETION WAS SEND BACK TO OWNERS POS...

Aug 4, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Aug 4, 2016 Structure 91,213 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE LINE FAILURE THAT OCCURRED IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF...

Aug 4, 2016 Service Brakes 91,213 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE LINE FAILURE THAT OCCURRED IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF...

Aug 4, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Aug 4, 2016 Structure 91,213 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE LINE FAILURE THAT OCCURRED IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF...

Aug 4, 2016 Service Brakes 91,213 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE LINE FAILURE THAT OCCURRED IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF...

Jul 31, 2016 Unknown Or Other 175,000 mi

THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE HAS SIGNIFICANT RUST AND HOLES ROTTED THROUGH IT. I CONTACTED TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAD OFFERED A "LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN". I NEVER RECEIVED A MAILING REGARDING THIS CAMPAIGN. AFTER FILING A COMPLAINT AND RECEIVING A CASE NUMBER I WAS CONTACTED AND TOLD THAT THE LI...

Jul 31, 2016 Unknown Or Other 175,000 mi

THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE HAS SIGNIFICANT RUST AND HOLES ROTTED THROUGH IT. I CONTACTED TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAD OFFERED A "LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN". I NEVER RECEIVED A MAILING REGARDING THIS CAMPAIGN. AFTER FILING A COMPLAINT AND RECEIVING A CASE NUMBER I WAS CONTACTED AND TOLD THAT THE LI...

Jul 28, 2016 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR FOR FREE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEA...

Jul 28, 2016 Suspension 77,455 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER THE MANUFACTURER CUSTOMER LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN THAT WAS RELATED TO THE FRAME. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT A COMPOUND SOLUTION WAS APPLIED TO THE ENTIRE FRAME. IN 2016, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL...

Jul 28, 2016 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR FOR FREE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEA...

Jul 28, 2016 Suspension 77,455 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER THE MANUFACTURER CUSTOMER LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN THAT WAS RELATED TO THE FRAME. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT A COMPOUND SOLUTION WAS APPLIED TO THE ENTIRE FRAME. IN 2016, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL...

Jul 27, 2016 Structure

THE OWNER OF THE TOYOTA TACOMA RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE INFORMING THE OWNER THAT CERTAIN TOYOTA VEHICLES FROM THE YEAR 2005 -2011 HAS HAD A DEFECT WITH REAR LEAF SPRING . THE OWNER IMMEDIATELY WENT TO TOYOTA OF BOWIE , MARYLAND HE INFORMED THEM THE NOTICE HE RECEIVED IN MARCH . HE HAS CALLED ...

Jul 27, 2016 Suspension

THE OWNER OF THE TOYOTA TACOMA RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE INFORMING THE OWNER THAT CERTAIN TOYOTA VEHICLES FROM THE YEAR 2005 -2011 HAS HAD A DEFECT WITH REAR LEAF SPRING . THE OWNER IMMEDIATELY WENT TO TOYOTA OF BOWIE , MARYLAND HE INFORMED THEM THE NOTICE HE RECEIVED IN MARCH . HE HAS CALLED ...

Jul 27, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE OWNER OF THE TOYOTA TACOMA RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE INFORMING THE OWNER THAT CERTAIN TOYOTA VEHICLES FROM THE YEAR 2005 -2011 HAS HAD A DEFECT WITH REAR LEAF SPRING . THE OWNER IMMEDIATELY WENT TO TOYOTA OF BOWIE , MARYLAND HE INFORMED THEM THE NOTICE HE RECEIVED IN MARCH . HE HAS CALLED ...

Jul 27, 2016 Structure

THE OWNER OF THE TOYOTA TACOMA RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE INFORMING THE OWNER THAT CERTAIN TOYOTA VEHICLES FROM THE YEAR 2005 -2011 HAS HAD A DEFECT WITH REAR LEAF SPRING . THE OWNER IMMEDIATELY WENT TO TOYOTA OF BOWIE , MARYLAND HE INFORMED THEM THE NOTICE HE RECEIVED IN MARCH . HE HAS CALLED ...

Jul 27, 2016 Suspension

THE OWNER OF THE TOYOTA TACOMA RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE INFORMING THE OWNER THAT CERTAIN TOYOTA VEHICLES FROM THE YEAR 2005 -2011 HAS HAD A DEFECT WITH REAR LEAF SPRING . THE OWNER IMMEDIATELY WENT TO TOYOTA OF BOWIE , MARYLAND HE INFORMED THEM THE NOTICE HE RECEIVED IN MARCH . HE HAS CALLED ...

Jul 27, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE OWNER OF THE TOYOTA TACOMA RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE INFORMING THE OWNER THAT CERTAIN TOYOTA VEHICLES FROM THE YEAR 2005 -2011 HAS HAD A DEFECT WITH REAR LEAF SPRING . THE OWNER IMMEDIATELY WENT TO TOYOTA OF BOWIE , MARYLAND HE INFORMED THEM THE NOTICE HE RECEIVED IN MARCH . HE HAS CALLED ...

Jul 24, 2016 Structure 129,000 mi

I AM WRITING TO YOU IN REFERENCE TO MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. AS YOU MAY BE AWARE, TACOMAS HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS IN THE STATES WITH HARSH WINTERS, AND WITH CORROSIONS OF THE FRAME FROM ROAD SALT. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN SO EVIDENT THAT TOYOTA HAS ADMITTED TO NOT HAVING ADEQUATE CORROSION RESISTANT P...

Jul 24, 2016 Structure 129,000 mi

I AM WRITING TO YOU IN REFERENCE TO MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. AS YOU MAY BE AWARE, TACOMAS HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS IN THE STATES WITH HARSH WINTERS, AND WITH CORROSIONS OF THE FRAME FROM ROAD SALT. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN SO EVIDENT THAT TOYOTA HAS ADMITTED TO NOT HAVING ADEQUATE CORROSION RESISTANT P...

Jul 11, 2016 Suspension

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK TO LOCAL DEALER. DEALER REFUSED TO WORK ON VEHICLE BECAUSE OF AFTERMARKET LIFT KIT (3"). I WAS INFORMED THAT IN ORDER TO DO RECALL I HAD TO PAY $480 TO REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION IN ORDER TO DO RECALL WHICH AMOUNTS TO 3 HRS LABOR CHARGE. I DIDN'T AGREE TO THAT AND LEFT. ...

Jul 11, 2016 Suspension

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK TO LOCAL DEALER. DEALER REFUSED TO WORK ON VEHICLE BECAUSE OF AFTERMARKET LIFT KIT (3"). I WAS INFORMED THAT IN ORDER TO DO RECALL I HAD TO PAY $480 TO REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION IN ORDER TO DO RECALL WHICH AMOUNTS TO 3 HRS LABOR CHARGE. I DIDN'T AGREE TO THAT AND LEFT. ...

Jul 8, 2016 Seat Belts 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V337000 (SEAT BELTS), THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE FRAME AND RECALL PARTS...

Jul 8, 2016 Structure 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V337000 (SEAT BELTS), THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE FRAME AND RECALL PARTS...

Jul 8, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED NUMEROUS TIMES FOR A YEAR AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PART FOR THE REPAIR BEYOND A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE...

Jul 8, 2016 Seat Belts 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V337000 (SEAT BELTS), THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE FRAME AND RECALL PARTS...

Jul 8, 2016 Structure 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V337000 (SEAT BELTS), THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE FRAME AND RECALL PARTS...

Jul 8, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED NUMEROUS TIMES FOR A YEAR AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PART FOR THE REPAIR BEYOND A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE...

Jul 7, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DI...

Jul 7, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DI...

Jul 1, 2016 Suspension 52,000 mi

BECAUSE MY TOYOTA TACOMA HAS A 3 IN LIFT KIT, TOYOTA WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE LEAF SPRINGS BUT WILL NOT REINSTALL THE LIFT KIT. THIS WILL COST ME APPROXIMATELY THREE HUNDRED OF MY OWN MONEY. I FIND THIS UNACCEPTABLE-

Jul 1, 2016 Suspension 52,000 mi

BECAUSE MY TOYOTA TACOMA HAS A 3 IN LIFT KIT, TOYOTA WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE LEAF SPRINGS BUT WILL NOT REINSTALL THE LIFT KIT. THIS WILL COST ME APPROXIMATELY THREE HUNDRED OF MY OWN MONEY. I FIND THIS UNACCEPTABLE-

Jun 28, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE LIFT KIT NEEDED TO BE REMOVED BEFORE THE RECALL REPAIR COULD BE COMPLETED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR WITHIN A...

Jun 28, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE LIFT KIT NEEDED TO BE REMOVED BEFORE THE RECALL REPAIR COULD BE COMPLETED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR WITHIN A...

Jun 27, 2016 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

TOYOTA - NHTSA RECALL: 14V-604 REAR LEAF SPRING. I RECEIVED THIS RECALL NOTICE OVER A YEAR AGO. WHEN WE TOOK THE TRUCK IN LAST YEAR, THEY FIXED THE OTHER RECALL NOTICES BUT WE WERE TOLD THAT "THE MANUFACTURER IS TRYING TO DECIDE WHAT TO DO ON THE LEAF SPRING." I RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE A YEAR LA...

Jun 27, 2016 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

TOYOTA - NHTSA RECALL: 14V-604 REAR LEAF SPRING. I RECEIVED THIS RECALL NOTICE OVER A YEAR AGO. WHEN WE TOOK THE TRUCK IN LAST YEAR, THEY FIXED THE OTHER RECALL NOTICES BUT WE WERE TOLD THAT "THE MANUFACTURER IS TRYING TO DECIDE WHAT TO DO ON THE LEAF SPRING." I RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE A YEAR LA...

Jun 22, 2016 Power Train Crash 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A THUD COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SLOWED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14...

Jun 22, 2016 Suspension Crash 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A THUD COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SLOWED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14...

Jun 22, 2016 Structure 171,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE, NEAR BOTH FRONT TIRES AND THE REAR DRIVER'S TIRE, HAD RUST THAT CREATED HOLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LO...

Jun 22, 2016 Power Train Crash 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A THUD COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SLOWED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14...

Jun 22, 2016 Suspension Crash 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A THUD COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SLOWED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14...

Jun 22, 2016 Structure 171,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE, NEAR BOTH FRONT TIRES AND THE REAR DRIVER'S TIRE, HAD RUST THAT CREATED HOLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LO...

Jun 20, 2016 Structure 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED AND HAD HOLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ...

Jun 20, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MA...

Jun 20, 2016 Structure 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED AND HAD HOLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ...

Jun 20, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MA...

Jun 16, 2016 Suspension 253,079 mi

I OWN A 2005 TACOMA. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL RECALLS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REJECTED BY A STATE INSPECTION IN JUNE OF 2016 FOR FRAME RUST. I THOUGHT I WAS CURRENT ON ALL RECALL ACTIVITY BUT IT TURNS OUT THIS WAS A "SERVICE CAMPAIGN" THAT HAD A START AND END DATE. RECORDS SHOW I HAD RECAL...

Jun 16, 2016 Suspension 253,079 mi

I OWN A 2005 TACOMA. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL RECALLS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REJECTED BY A STATE INSPECTION IN JUNE OF 2016 FOR FRAME RUST. I THOUGHT I WAS CURRENT ON ALL RECALL ACTIVITY BUT IT TURNS OUT THIS WAS A "SERVICE CAMPAIGN" THAT HAD A START AND END DATE. RECORDS SHOW I HAD RECAL...

Jun 13, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER...

Jun 13, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER...

Jun 7, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Jun 7, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Jun 6, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 80,932 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE, IT ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Jun 6, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 80,932 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE, IT ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Jun 3, 2016 Structure 109,450 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. A MECHANIC FOUND LARGE HOLES, APPROXIMATELY FIVE INCHES IN DIAMETER, IN THE FRAME THAT HELD THE VEHICLE TOGETHER. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT MANY VEHICLES WERE REPAIRED WITH THE SIMILAR FAI...

Jun 3, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFAC...

Jun 3, 2016 Structure 109,450 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. A MECHANIC FOUND LARGE HOLES, APPROXIMATELY FIVE INCHES IN DIAMETER, IN THE FRAME THAT HELD THE VEHICLE TOGETHER. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT MANY VEHICLES WERE REPAIRED WITH THE SIMILAR FAI...

Jun 3, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFAC...

Jun 1, 2016 Air Bags

I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE TOYOTA'S RECALL FOR THE SPIRAL CABLE. THE FAILURE LIGHT WAS NOT ON. A FEW MONTHS AFTER I GOT THE VEHICLE BACK THE FAILURE LIGHT CAN ON. TOYOTA SAID THE SPIRAL CABLE HAD FAILED AND WANTED $700 PLUS TO REPLACE IT. I AM GUESSING THEY DID NOT FIX THE VIBRATION THAT WAS CA...

Jun 1, 2016 Air Bags

I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE TOYOTA'S RECALL FOR THE SPIRAL CABLE. THE FAILURE LIGHT WAS NOT ON. A FEW MONTHS AFTER I GOT THE VEHICLE BACK THE FAILURE LIGHT CAN ON. TOYOTA SAID THE SPIRAL CABLE HAD FAILED AND WANTED $700 PLUS TO REPLACE IT. I AM GUESSING THEY DID NOT FIX THE VIBRATION THAT WAS CA...

May 17, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

May 17, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

May 4, 2016 Structure 225,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION), THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MA...

May 4, 2016 Service Brakes 53,000 mi

THERE HAS BEEN "RECALL' ON THESE VEHICLES REGARDING EXCESSIVE FRAME RUSTING. THIS CAR WAS "INSPECTED" AND FOUND NOT TO HAVE A DEFECT. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE BRAKES FAILED DUE TO BRAKE LINE RUST THOUGH. THE BRAKE LINE (FRONT BRAKES) WITH THE PROBLEM WAS MOUNTED ON THE FRAME. THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN...

May 4, 2016 Structure 225,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION), THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MA...

May 4, 2016 Service Brakes 53,000 mi

THERE HAS BEEN "RECALL' ON THESE VEHICLES REGARDING EXCESSIVE FRAME RUSTING. THIS CAR WAS "INSPECTED" AND FOUND NOT TO HAVE A DEFECT. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE BRAKES FAILED DUE TO BRAKE LINE RUST THOUGH. THE BRAKE LINE (FRONT BRAKES) WITH THE PROBLEM WAS MOUNTED ON THE FRAME. THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN...

Apr 27, 2016 Steering 150,000 mi

I TOO EXPERIENCED THE STIFFNESS WHILE STEERING. I ALMOST SPENT LARGE DOLLARS BUT DECIDE TO DO SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET. I LEARNED THAT THE CAUSE OF IT WAS A RUSTED JOINT. AFTER SOME HEAVY SPRAYING WITH LUBRICANTS, I REGAINED NORMAL OPERATIONS. BUT ONLY UNTIL NEXT WINTER..UGH! RECOMMEND TOY...

Apr 27, 2016 Unknown Or Other 163,000 mi

RUSTED TOW HITCH! AS I WAIT FOR A REPLACEMENT FRAME, DUE TO A RECENT RECALL, I INQUIRED ABOUT THE HEAVILY RUSTED, FACTORY INSTALLED, TOW HITCH. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK TO HAUL A 3,000+ LBS BOAT AND SEEING HOW THE RUST COULD JEOPARDIZE NORMAL OPERATIONS, AND PERHAPS CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, WORRIES ME A LOT. ...

Apr 27, 2016 Steering 150,000 mi

I TOO EXPERIENCED THE STIFFNESS WHILE STEERING. I ALMOST SPENT LARGE DOLLARS BUT DECIDE TO DO SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET. I LEARNED THAT THE CAUSE OF IT WAS A RUSTED JOINT. AFTER SOME HEAVY SPRAYING WITH LUBRICANTS, I REGAINED NORMAL OPERATIONS. BUT ONLY UNTIL NEXT WINTER..UGH! RECOMMEND TOY...

Apr 27, 2016 Unknown Or Other 163,000 mi

RUSTED TOW HITCH! AS I WAIT FOR A REPLACEMENT FRAME, DUE TO A RECENT RECALL, I INQUIRED ABOUT THE HEAVILY RUSTED, FACTORY INSTALLED, TOW HITCH. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK TO HAUL A 3,000+ LBS BOAT AND SEEING HOW THE RUST COULD JEOPARDIZE NORMAL OPERATIONS, AND PERHAPS CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, WORRIES ME A LOT. ...

Apr 21, 2016 Steering 151,928 mi

I EXPERIENCED ROUGH (STIFF, BINDING) STEERING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS AND WITHIN TWO WEEKS IT WAS PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE. I THOUGHT I HAD A STEERING FLUID ISSUE, BUT THE DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM AND CONFIRMED IT BY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THEY KNEW RIGHT AWAY THAT IT WAS CAU...

Apr 21, 2016 Steering 151,928 mi

I EXPERIENCED ROUGH (STIFF, BINDING) STEERING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS AND WITHIN TWO WEEKS IT WAS PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE. I THOUGHT I HAD A STEERING FLUID ISSUE, BUT THE DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM AND CONFIRMED IT BY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THEY KNEW RIGHT AWAY THAT IT WAS CAU...

Apr 20, 2016 Structure 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION AROUND THE ATTACHMENT AREA OF THE LEAF SPRINGS. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME ...

Apr 20, 2016 Suspension 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION AROUND THE ATTACHMENT AREA OF THE LEAF SPRINGS. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME ...

Apr 20, 2016 Structure 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION AROUND THE ATTACHMENT AREA OF THE LEAF SPRINGS. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME ...

Apr 20, 2016 Suspension 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION AROUND THE ATTACHMENT AREA OF THE LEAF SPRINGS. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME ...

Apr 19, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Apr 19, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Apr 18, 2016 Structure

I PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA IN AUGUST OF 2015. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA DEALER TO REMOVE A WHEEL LUG NUT IN SEPTEMBER OF 2015. I WAS ADVISED BY A TOYOTA SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FRAME OF MY TRUCK BUT WHEN THE SERVICE RECORDS WERE CHECKED, THE SERVICE REPRESENTA...

Apr 18, 2016 Structure

I PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA IN AUGUST OF 2015. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA DEALER TO REMOVE A WHEEL LUG NUT IN SEPTEMBER OF 2015. I WAS ADVISED BY A TOYOTA SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FRAME OF MY TRUCK BUT WHEN THE SERVICE RECORDS WERE CHECKED, THE SERVICE REPRESENTA...

Apr 15, 2016 Steering 112,000 mi

STEERING BECAME VERY STIFF OVER A PERIOD OF A ABOUT 3 WEEKS, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT RETURN TO CENTER ON ITS OWN MAKING STEERING DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS. RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET TURNED UP HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. IN SOME CASES PEOPLE'S STEERING LOCKED UP ENTIRELY...

Apr 15, 2016 Structure 175,000 mi

10 - 12 INCH LONG VERTICAL RUST AND CRACKS IN THE FRAME. LOCATED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRAMES INTERIOR. LOCATIONS ARE BOTH OPPOSITE OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. I WAS TOLD BY A FRIEND THERE WAS AN ISSUE AND TOYOTA WAS REPLACING THE FRAMES DUE TO INFERIOR QUALITY OF PRODUCTION CAUSING A SAFETY ISSU...

Apr 15, 2016 Steering 112,000 mi

STEERING BECAME VERY STIFF OVER A PERIOD OF A ABOUT 3 WEEKS, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT RETURN TO CENTER ON ITS OWN MAKING STEERING DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS. RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET TURNED UP HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. IN SOME CASES PEOPLE'S STEERING LOCKED UP ENTIRELY...

Apr 15, 2016 Structure 175,000 mi

10 - 12 INCH LONG VERTICAL RUST AND CRACKS IN THE FRAME. LOCATED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRAMES INTERIOR. LOCATIONS ARE BOTH OPPOSITE OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. I WAS TOLD BY A FRIEND THERE WAS AN ISSUE AND TOYOTA WAS REPLACING THE FRAMES DUE TO INFERIOR QUALITY OF PRODUCTION CAUSING A SAFETY ISSU...

Apr 13, 2016 Structure 70,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME RUST RECALL. TOYOTA REP INSPECTED THE FRAME AND STATED IT HAS FAILED DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION. TOYOTA REFUSES TO OFFER ANY REMEDY FOR THIS PROBLEM. FRAME COULD BREAK AND CAUSE PERSONAL OR VEHICLE DAMAGE.

Apr 13, 2016 Structure 70,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME RUST RECALL. TOYOTA REP INSPECTED THE FRAME AND STATED IT HAS FAILED DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION. TOYOTA REFUSES TO OFFER ANY REMEDY FOR THIS PROBLEM. FRAME COULD BREAK AND CAUSE PERSONAL OR VEHICLE DAMAGE.

Apr 8, 2016 Structure

A LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN NOTIFIED ME OF POSSIBLE FRAME RUST PROBLEM. RECEIVED CRC COATING 9/10/2014. NOTICED RUST HAD ADVANCED THROUGH THE FRAME AND NOTIFIED DEALER. DEALER CHECKED DAMAGE 3/21/16 AND GAVE ME A TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER. TOYOTA SAID THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT SINCE I R...

Apr 8, 2016 Structure

A LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN NOTIFIED ME OF POSSIBLE FRAME RUST PROBLEM. RECEIVED CRC COATING 9/10/2014. NOTICED RUST HAD ADVANCED THROUGH THE FRAME AND NOTIFIED DEALER. DEALER CHECKED DAMAGE 3/21/16 AND GAVE ME A TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER. TOYOTA SAID THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT SINCE I R...

Mar 29, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND 13V337000 (SEAT BELT) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIRS WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL R...

Mar 29, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND 13V337000 (SEAT BELT) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIRS WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL R...

Mar 29, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND 13V337000 (SEAT BELT) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIRS WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL R...

Mar 29, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND 13V337000 (SEAT BELT) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIRS WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL R...

Mar 28, 2016 Suspension

I FIRST RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE NHTSA OCTOBER 2014. I CALLED THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY INFORMED WHEN THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE THEY WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART (LEAF SPRINGS). I CALLED A MONTH LATER AND RECEIVED THE SAME STORY. ADDITIONALLY, THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THEY WILL CALL ME W...

Mar 28, 2016 Suspension

I FIRST RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE NHTSA OCTOBER 2014. I CALLED THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY INFORMED WHEN THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE THEY WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART (LEAF SPRINGS). I CALLED A MONTH LATER AND RECEIVED THE SAME STORY. ADDITIONALLY, THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THEY WILL CALL ME W...

Mar 23, 2016 Structure 149,000 mi

THE TOYOTA DEALER IN CONCORD, NH INSPECTED MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ON MARCH 17, 2016. THEY REPORTED THAT THE FRAME IS CORRODED AND THAT THERE IS A PERFORATION INSIDE THE FRAME BY THE FRONT BODY MOUNT. THEY SUGGESTED I CALLED TOYOTA. THREE PHONE CALLS TO TOYOTA. THEY ARE AWARE OF FRAME CORROSION ISSUES...

Mar 23, 2016 Structure 149,000 mi

THE TOYOTA DEALER IN CONCORD, NH INSPECTED MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ON MARCH 17, 2016. THEY REPORTED THAT THE FRAME IS CORRODED AND THAT THERE IS A PERFORATION INSIDE THE FRAME BY THE FRONT BODY MOUNT. THEY SUGGESTED I CALLED TOYOTA. THREE PHONE CALLS TO TOYOTA. THEY ARE AWARE OF FRAME CORROSION ISSUES...

Mar 22, 2016 Steering 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO STEER THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, OVER TIME, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY LOOSE. THE CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VE...

Mar 22, 2016 Steering 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO STEER THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, OVER TIME, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY LOOSE. THE CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VE...

Mar 15, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A STORE. WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, IT BURNED RUBBER AND LEFT MARKS AT THE SCENE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE...

Mar 15, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A STORE. WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, IT BURNED RUBBER AND LEFT MARKS AT THE SCENE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE...

Mar 13, 2016 Exterior Lighting

I BOUGHT A TACOMA 3 MONTHS AFTER TOYOTA WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (ZTZ) NO POL 14-03 DATE 06/25/14 PRIMARY COVERAGE ENDED ON NOV. 30 2015. THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE BURN, AND CRACKED ,THE INSIDE LENS, INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT UNIT. I HAD THEM LOOKED AT ,AND PICTURES WERE TAKEN OF BOTH BURNED ...

Mar 13, 2016 Exterior Lighting

I BOUGHT A TACOMA 3 MONTHS AFTER TOYOTA WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (ZTZ) NO POL 14-03 DATE 06/25/14 PRIMARY COVERAGE ENDED ON NOV. 30 2015. THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE BURN, AND CRACKED ,THE INSIDE LENS, INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT UNIT. I HAD THEM LOOKED AT ,AND PICTURES WERE TAKEN OF BOTH BURNED ...

Mar 11, 2016 Suspension 157,000 mi

REAR LEAF SPRINGS ARE BOTTOMING OUT AND THE THE REAR AXLE IS COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE TRUCK FRAME

Mar 11, 2016 Structure

FRAME RECALL. I TOOK MY FRAME IN TO BE SPRAYED WITH RUST PROTECTION BUT 4 MONTHS LATER THE VEHICLE FAILED THE STATE INPECTION DUE TO HOLES IN THE FRAME. TOYOTA SAID THAT SINCE THEY ALREADY PUT THE RUST PROTECTION ON THEY CAN NOT DO ANYTHING. THEY DID NOT PROPERLY INSPECT MY FRAME. THE RUST HOLES...

Mar 11, 2016 Suspension 157,000 mi

REAR LEAF SPRINGS ARE BOTTOMING OUT AND THE THE REAR AXLE IS COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE TRUCK FRAME

Mar 11, 2016 Structure

FRAME RECALL. I TOOK MY FRAME IN TO BE SPRAYED WITH RUST PROTECTION BUT 4 MONTHS LATER THE VEHICLE FAILED THE STATE INPECTION DUE TO HOLES IN THE FRAME. TOYOTA SAID THAT SINCE THEY ALREADY PUT THE RUST PROTECTION ON THEY CAN NOT DO ANYTHING. THEY DID NOT PROPERLY INSPECT MY FRAME. THE RUST HOLES...

Mar 9, 2016 Structure

PLEASE SEE BELOW. THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mar 9, 2016 Suspension

IT'S BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE REAR LEAF SPRING. WHAT IS TAKING TOYOTA SO LONG IN REPAIRING THIS PROBLEM? I'LL BE DEAD BEFORE IT'S FIXED. OR IS THAT WHAT THEY'RE COUNTING ON.

Mar 9, 2016 Structure

PLEASE SEE BELOW. THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mar 9, 2016 Suspension

IT'S BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE REAR LEAF SPRING. WHAT IS TAKING TOYOTA SO LONG IN REPAIRING THIS PROBLEM? I'LL BE DEAD BEFORE IT'S FIXED. OR IS THAT WHAT THEY'RE COUNTING ON.

Mar 7, 2016 Structure 155,294 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE LOCAL DEALER, THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED AROUND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED UNDER A VOLUNTARY RECALL BY THE MAN...

Mar 7, 2016 Suspension 155,294 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE LOCAL DEALER, THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED AROUND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED UNDER A VOLUNTARY RECALL BY THE MAN...

Mar 7, 2016 Structure 155,294 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE LOCAL DEALER, THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED AROUND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED UNDER A VOLUNTARY RECALL BY THE MAN...

Mar 7, 2016 Suspension 155,294 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE LOCAL DEALER, THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED AROUND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED UNDER A VOLUNTARY RECALL BY THE MAN...

Mar 3, 2016 Structure 104,140 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE HAVING THE TIRES REPLACED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOR CORROSION RESISTANT COMPOUND APPLICATION FOR THE FRAME, BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO R...

Mar 3, 2016 Structure 104,140 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE HAVING THE TIRES REPLACED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOR CORROSION RESISTANT COMPOUND APPLICATION FOR THE FRAME, BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO R...

Mar 2, 2016 Suspension 54,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE ! I THOUGHT SOME KIDS THREW. ROCK AT MY TRUCK! THAT IS WHAT IT SOUNDED LIKE TO ME. A LOUD WHACK!! LOOKED AROUND,SAW NO ONE. I LATER READ AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE FROM TOYOTA ABOUT A LEAF SPRING RECALL. THIS WAS ONE OF THE SYMPTOMS THAT WAS REPOR...

Mar 2, 2016 Unknown Or Other 54,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE ! I THOUGHT SOME KIDS THREW. ROCK AT MY TRUCK! THAT IS WHAT IT SOUNDED LIKE TO ME. A LOUD WHACK!! LOOKED AROUND,SAW NO ONE. I LATER READ AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE FROM TOYOTA ABOUT A LEAF SPRING RECALL. THIS WAS ONE OF THE SYMPTOMS THAT WAS REPOR...

Mar 2, 2016 Suspension 54,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE ! I THOUGHT SOME KIDS THREW. ROCK AT MY TRUCK! THAT IS WHAT IT SOUNDED LIKE TO ME. A LOUD WHACK!! LOOKED AROUND,SAW NO ONE. I LATER READ AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE FROM TOYOTA ABOUT A LEAF SPRING RECALL. THIS WAS ONE OF THE SYMPTOMS THAT WAS REPOR...

Mar 2, 2016 Unknown Or Other 54,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE ! I THOUGHT SOME KIDS THREW. ROCK AT MY TRUCK! THAT IS WHAT IT SOUNDED LIKE TO ME. A LOUD WHACK!! LOOKED AROUND,SAW NO ONE. I LATER READ AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE FROM TOYOTA ABOUT A LEAF SPRING RECALL. THIS WAS ONE OF THE SYMPTOMS THAT WAS REPOR...

Feb 20, 2016 Unknown Or Other 95,000 mi

LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN INITIATED BY TOYOTA SUMMER 2014 FOR PREMATURE RUSTING OF FRAMES IN COLD WEATHER STATES WERE ROAD SALT IS THE USED. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE VEHICLE IN TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO HAVE INSPECTED FOR POSSIBLE PERFORATION OF FRAME. IF NO PERFORATION SEEN, A CORROSION RESISTANT KIT WOULD...

Feb 20, 2016 Unknown Or Other 95,000 mi

LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN INITIATED BY TOYOTA SUMMER 2014 FOR PREMATURE RUSTING OF FRAMES IN COLD WEATHER STATES WERE ROAD SALT IS THE USED. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE VEHICLE IN TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO HAVE INSPECTED FOR POSSIBLE PERFORATION OF FRAME. IF NO PERFORATION SEEN, A CORROSION RESISTANT KIT WOULD...

Feb 2, 2016 Suspension 67,000 mi

IN AUGUST 2013 WHILE I WAS LIVING IN MEXICO TAKING CARE OF MY ELDERLY FATHER MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA AY 67K MILES STARTED HAVING NOISES IN THE SUSPENSION AREA . WHILE I AM NOT A MECHANIC I WAS REFERRED TO A MAN NAMED ADRIAN WHO SPECIALIZED IN SUSPENSIONS AND BRAKES . HE DROVE MY TACOMA AND DISCOVERED...

Feb 2, 2016 Suspension 67,000 mi

IN AUGUST 2013 WHILE I WAS LIVING IN MEXICO TAKING CARE OF MY ELDERLY FATHER MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA AY 67K MILES STARTED HAVING NOISES IN THE SUSPENSION AREA . WHILE I AM NOT A MECHANIC I WAS REFERRED TO A MAN NAMED ADRIAN WHO SPECIALIZED IN SUSPENSIONS AND BRAKES . HE DROVE MY TACOMA AND DISCOVERED...

Jan 30, 2016 Steering 142,000 mi

STEERING IS DIFFICULT, AS IF NO POWER STEERING EXISTS. I CHECKED ONLINE AND SAW OTHERS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I LUBRICATED THE LOWER PART OF INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, AND IT SEEMS TO WORK OK FOR NOW. IF THE PART IS RUSTED, I'M AFRAID THE STEERING WILL GO OUT ALTOGETHER AND CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL. T...

Jan 30, 2016 Steering 142,000 mi

STEERING IS DIFFICULT, AS IF NO POWER STEERING EXISTS. I CHECKED ONLINE AND SAW OTHERS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I LUBRICATED THE LOWER PART OF INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, AND IT SEEMS TO WORK OK FOR NOW. IF THE PART IS RUSTED, I'M AFRAID THE STEERING WILL GO OUT ALTOGETHER AND CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL. T...

Jan 25, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Jan 25, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Jan 19, 2016 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THE AIR CONDITIONER, STOPPED WORKING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERIOR LONG WIRE OVERHEATED AND NEED...

Jan 19, 2016 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THE AIR CONDITIONER, STOPPED WORKING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERIOR LONG WIRE OVERHEATED AND NEED...

Dec 31, 2015 Electrical System 91,000 mi

MY STEREO CHANGES STATIONS ON ITS OWN I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S IN THE BUTTONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL OR THE ACTUAL STEREO ITSELF.

Dec 31, 2015 Electrical System 90,000 mi

SHORT IN THE BUTTON TO TURN THE CRUSE CONTROL ON SOMETIMES IT WORKS BUT I HAVE TO PUSH IT AT LEAST 200 TIMES. THE SECOND THING IS A SHORT IN THE OVER HEAD COMPAS/TEMPERATURE GAUGE IT JUST DOES NOT WORK ANY MORE.

Dec 31, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

SHORT IN THE BUTTON TO TURN THE CRUSE CONTROL ON SOMETIMES IT WORKS BUT I HAVE TO PUSH IT AT LEAST 200 TIMES. THE SECOND THING IS A SHORT IN THE OVER HEAD COMPAS/TEMPERATURE GAUGE IT JUST DOES NOT WORK ANY MORE.

Dec 31, 2015 Electrical System 91,000 mi

MY STEREO CHANGES STATIONS ON ITS OWN I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S IN THE BUTTONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL OR THE ACTUAL STEREO ITSELF.

Dec 31, 2015 Electrical System 90,000 mi

SHORT IN THE BUTTON TO TURN THE CRUSE CONTROL ON SOMETIMES IT WORKS BUT I HAVE TO PUSH IT AT LEAST 200 TIMES. THE SECOND THING IS A SHORT IN THE OVER HEAD COMPAS/TEMPERATURE GAUGE IT JUST DOES NOT WORK ANY MORE.

Dec 31, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

SHORT IN THE BUTTON TO TURN THE CRUSE CONTROL ON SOMETIMES IT WORKS BUT I HAVE TO PUSH IT AT LEAST 200 TIMES. THE SECOND THING IS A SHORT IN THE OVER HEAD COMPAS/TEMPERATURE GAUGE IT JUST DOES NOT WORK ANY MORE.

Dec 23, 2015 Structure

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRAME RUST. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, ONLY TO BE TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. IN 2014, THE DEALER WAS AMAZED AT HOW BAD THE RUST WAS. *JB

Dec 23, 2015 Suspension

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRAME RUST. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, ONLY TO BE TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. IN 2014, THE DEALER WAS AMAZED AT HOW BAD THE RUST WAS. *JB

Dec 23, 2015 Structure

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRAME RUST. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, ONLY TO BE TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. IN 2014, THE DEALER WAS AMAZED AT HOW BAD THE RUST WAS. *JB

Dec 23, 2015 Suspension

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRAME RUST. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, ONLY TO BE TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. IN 2014, THE DEALER WAS AMAZED AT HOW BAD THE RUST WAS. *JB

Dec 4, 2015 Suspension 196,219 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING AN ABNORMAL NOISE, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LEAF SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V6...

Dec 4, 2015 Suspension 196,219 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING AN ABNORMAL NOISE, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LEAF SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V6...

Dec 2, 2015 Suspension 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED WHEN MAKING A STOP. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO...

Dec 2, 2015 Suspension 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED WHEN MAKING A STOP. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO...

Nov 24, 2015 Structure 152,720 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 152,720....

Nov 24, 2015 Structure 152,720 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 152,720....

Nov 10, 2015 Electrical System 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER AND FAIL TO ACCELERATE WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRE HARNESS FAILED AND NEEDED T...

Nov 10, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER AND FAIL TO ACCELERATE WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRE HARNESS FAILED AND NEEDED T...

Nov 10, 2015 Electrical System 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER AND FAIL TO ACCELERATE WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRE HARNESS FAILED AND NEEDED T...

Nov 10, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER AND FAIL TO ACCELERATE WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRE HARNESS FAILED AND NEEDED T...

Nov 6, 2015 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO TURN AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE ...

Nov 6, 2015 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO TURN AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE ...

Oct 21, 2015 Electrical System Fire 165,339 mi

I WAS DRIVING, FROM MY WORK TRY TO OPEN THE WINDOW AND I CAN NOT OPEN I STOP, SOMETHING SMELL BURN, WAS MY DRIVING SIDE DOOR, WINDOWS WERE LOCK, MY TRUCK WERE LOOKED , I CAN NOT OPEN DOORS, I DROVE TO MY MECANIC HE BROKE THE WINDOW, A LOT SMOKE INSIDE MY TRUCK, OK, I WENT OUT, AND IT COST...

Oct 21, 2015 Electrical System Fire 165,339 mi

I WAS DRIVING, FROM MY WORK TRY TO OPEN THE WINDOW AND I CAN NOT OPEN I STOP, SOMETHING SMELL BURN, WAS MY DRIVING SIDE DOOR, WINDOWS WERE LOCK, MY TRUCK WERE LOOKED , I CAN NOT OPEN DOORS, I DROVE TO MY MECANIC HE BROKE THE WINDOW, A LOT SMOKE INSIDE MY TRUCK, OK, I WENT OUT, AND IT COST...

Oct 13, 2015 Structure 99,000 mi

VEHICLE'S FRAME IS RUSTING AND FLAKING APART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP PER THEIR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO APPLY A CORROSION-RESISTANT COMPOUND. ONE YEAR LATER THAT COMPOUND IS STARTING TO FALL OFF AS THE RUST BENEATH IT LETS LOOSE. SINCE THERE IS PHYSICALLY LESS FRAME MATERI...

Oct 13, 2015 Structure 99,000 mi

VEHICLE'S FRAME IS RUSTING AND FLAKING APART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP PER THEIR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO APPLY A CORROSION-RESISTANT COMPOUND. ONE YEAR LATER THAT COMPOUND IS STARTING TO FALL OFF AS THE RUST BENEATH IT LETS LOOSE. SINCE THERE IS PHYSICALLY LESS FRAME MATERI...

Oct 9, 2015 Suspension 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERE CORROSION ON THE FRAME. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER :14V604000(SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A...

Oct 9, 2015 Suspension 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERE CORROSION ON THE FRAME. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER :14V604000(SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A...

Sep 20, 2015 Suspension 130,000 mi

MY TRUCK FRAME IS RUSTING ABNORMALLY. TOYOTAS OFFICIAL INSPECTION FOUND NO HOLES >10MM.- NO FURTHER ACTION. THE FRAME IS BAD. THE CORROSION I WOULD GUESS IS SECONDARY TO BAD STEEL-NOT ENOUGH NICKEL? IS THERE A STANDARD FOR STEEL IN THIS APPLICATION? I NEED YOUR HELP. I CANT GET TOYOTA TO DO THE RIGH...

Sep 20, 2015 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

MY TRUCK FRAME IS RUSTING ABNORMALLY. TOYOTAS OFFICIAL INSPECTION FOUND NO HOLES >10MM.- NO FURTHER ACTION. THE FRAME IS BAD. THE CORROSION I WOULD GUESS IS SECONDARY TO BAD STEEL-NOT ENOUGH NICKEL? IS THERE A STANDARD FOR STEEL IN THIS APPLICATION? I NEED YOUR HELP. I CANT GET TOYOTA TO DO THE RIGH...

Sep 20, 2015 Suspension 130,000 mi

MY TRUCK FRAME IS RUSTING ABNORMALLY. TOYOTAS OFFICIAL INSPECTION FOUND NO HOLES >10MM.- NO FURTHER ACTION. THE FRAME IS BAD. THE CORROSION I WOULD GUESS IS SECONDARY TO BAD STEEL-NOT ENOUGH NICKEL? IS THERE A STANDARD FOR STEEL IN THIS APPLICATION? I NEED YOUR HELP. I CANT GET TOYOTA TO DO THE RIGH...

Sep 20, 2015 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

MY TRUCK FRAME IS RUSTING ABNORMALLY. TOYOTAS OFFICIAL INSPECTION FOUND NO HOLES >10MM.- NO FURTHER ACTION. THE FRAME IS BAD. THE CORROSION I WOULD GUESS IS SECONDARY TO BAD STEEL-NOT ENOUGH NICKEL? IS THERE A STANDARD FOR STEEL IN THIS APPLICATION? I NEED YOUR HELP. I CANT GET TOYOTA TO DO THE RIGH...

Sep 18, 2015 Steering 184,565 mi

STEERING GOT VERY STIFF AND I HAD TROUBLE OPERATION THE VEHICLE. I WAS ALMOST WAS IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS. ONCE I GOT THE TRUCK TO THE ROADSIDE I CHECKED FOR A FLAT TIRE, BROKEN POWER STEERING BELT AND THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL AND CONDITION. EVERYTHING WAS OK, BUT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ...

Sep 18, 2015 Steering 184,565 mi

STEERING GOT VERY STIFF AND I HAD TROUBLE OPERATION THE VEHICLE. I WAS ALMOST WAS IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS. ONCE I GOT THE TRUCK TO THE ROADSIDE I CHECKED FOR A FLAT TIRE, BROKEN POWER STEERING BELT AND THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL AND CONDITION. EVERYTHING WAS OK, BUT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ...

Sep 17, 2015 Unknown Or Other 109,000 mi

NOISE AND VIBRATION PRESENT TOWARDS FRONT OF VEHICLE, CONSISTENT WITH FRONT, SEALED WHEEL BEARING FAILURE, THAT INCREASED OVER TIME AND WITH INCREASED SPEED. WITH TOTAL FAILURE, THE PROBLEM COULD HAVE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY THE VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP FOR NECESSARY R...

Sep 17, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS M...

Sep 17, 2015 Suspension 97,000 mi

I BROUGHT THIS VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL REPAIR PLACE BECAUSE OF A LOUD NOISE UNDER THE TRUCK AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED TO THE POINT THAT IT WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HA...

Sep 17, 2015 Unknown Or Other 109,000 mi

NOISE AND VIBRATION PRESENT TOWARDS FRONT OF VEHICLE, CONSISTENT WITH FRONT, SEALED WHEEL BEARING FAILURE, THAT INCREASED OVER TIME AND WITH INCREASED SPEED. WITH TOTAL FAILURE, THE PROBLEM COULD HAVE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY THE VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP FOR NECESSARY R...

Sep 17, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS M...

Sep 17, 2015 Suspension 97,000 mi

I BROUGHT THIS VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL REPAIR PLACE BECAUSE OF A LOUD NOISE UNDER THE TRUCK AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED TO THE POINT THAT IT WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HA...

Sep 8, 2015 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL WHERE THE FRAME WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE MUFFLER WAS REMOVED AND WAS NOT REATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED FO...

Sep 8, 2015 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL WHERE THE FRAME WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE MUFFLER WAS REMOVED AND WAS NOT REATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED FO...

Sep 4, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Sep 4, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Sep 1, 2015 Structure 170,000 mi

IN REFERENCE TO U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS CASE NUMBER: 1:14-CV-02208 I CURRENTLY OWN A 05 TACOMA THAT HAS THE FRAME RUSTED COMPLETELY, I'VE CONTACTED TOYOTA REPEATEDLY ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY ARE DENYING TO FIX THIS BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE IS NO LONGER IN THE USA. M...

Sep 1, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 170,000 mi

IN REFERENCE TO U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS CASE NUMBER: 1:14-CV-02208 I CURRENTLY OWN A 05 TACOMA THAT HAS THE FRAME RUSTED COMPLETELY, I'VE CONTACTED TOYOTA REPEATEDLY ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY ARE DENYING TO FIX THIS BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE IS NO LONGER IN THE USA. M...

Sep 1, 2015 Suspension 170,000 mi

IN REFERENCE TO U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS CASE NUMBER: 1:14-CV-02208 I CURRENTLY OWN A 05 TACOMA THAT HAS THE FRAME RUSTED COMPLETELY, I'VE CONTACTED TOYOTA REPEATEDLY ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY ARE DENYING TO FIX THIS BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE IS NO LONGER IN THE USA. M...

Sep 1, 2015 Structure 170,000 mi

IN REFERENCE TO U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS CASE NUMBER: 1:14-CV-02208 I CURRENTLY OWN A 05 TACOMA THAT HAS THE FRAME RUSTED COMPLETELY, I'VE CONTACTED TOYOTA REPEATEDLY ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY ARE DENYING TO FIX THIS BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE IS NO LONGER IN THE USA. M...

Sep 1, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 170,000 mi

IN REFERENCE TO U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS CASE NUMBER: 1:14-CV-02208 I CURRENTLY OWN A 05 TACOMA THAT HAS THE FRAME RUSTED COMPLETELY, I'VE CONTACTED TOYOTA REPEATEDLY ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY ARE DENYING TO FIX THIS BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE IS NO LONGER IN THE USA. M...

Sep 1, 2015 Suspension 170,000 mi

IN REFERENCE TO U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS CASE NUMBER: 1:14-CV-02208 I CURRENTLY OWN A 05 TACOMA THAT HAS THE FRAME RUSTED COMPLETELY, I'VE CONTACTED TOYOTA REPEATEDLY ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY ARE DENYING TO FIX THIS BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE IS NO LONGER IN THE USA. M...

Aug 10, 2015 Suspension 164,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LEAF SPRING FRACTURED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED ...

Aug 10, 2015 Suspension 164,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LEAF SPRING FRACTURED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED ...

Jul 24, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Jul 24, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Jul 22, 2015 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC SPRAY PAINTED THE FRAME, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REMEDY DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED...

Jul 22, 2015 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC SPRAY PAINTED THE FRAME, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REMEDY DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED...

Jul 15, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTU...

Jul 15, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTU...

Jul 10, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME...

Jul 10, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME...

Jul 1, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Jul 1, 2015 Structure

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRAME EXCESSIVE RUSTING RECALL NOTICE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED TOYOTA DETERMINED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEEL USED ON THE FRAMES OF THE TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCKS. THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS MISLED ABOUT THE LENGTH OF TIME IT WOULD...

Jul 1, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Jul 1, 2015 Structure

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRAME EXCESSIVE RUSTING RECALL NOTICE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED TOYOTA DETERMINED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEEL USED ON THE FRAMES OF THE TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCKS. THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS MISLED ABOUT THE LENGTH OF TIME IT WOULD...

Jun 24, 2015 Steering 168,210 mi

I HAD COMPLETE FAILURE TO MY RACK AND PINION STEERING DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION TO THE COMPONENT. I WAS PULLING INTO A BUSINESS DOING ABOUT 10 MPH AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP COMPLETELY. I CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR AND IT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY. I CHECKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND...

Jun 24, 2015 Power Train 168,210 mi

I HAD COMPLETE FAILURE TO MY RACK AND PINION STEERING DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION TO THE COMPONENT. I WAS PULLING INTO A BUSINESS DOING ABOUT 10 MPH AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP COMPLETELY. I CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR AND IT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY. I CHECKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND...

Jun 24, 2015 Suspension 168,210 mi

I HAD COMPLETE FAILURE TO MY RACK AND PINION STEERING DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION TO THE COMPONENT. I WAS PULLING INTO A BUSINESS DOING ABOUT 10 MPH AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP COMPLETELY. I CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR AND IT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY. I CHECKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND...

Jun 24, 2015 Steering 168,210 mi

I HAD COMPLETE FAILURE TO MY RACK AND PINION STEERING DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION TO THE COMPONENT. I WAS PULLING INTO A BUSINESS DOING ABOUT 10 MPH AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP COMPLETELY. I CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR AND IT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY. I CHECKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND...

Jun 24, 2015 Power Train 168,210 mi

I HAD COMPLETE FAILURE TO MY RACK AND PINION STEERING DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION TO THE COMPONENT. I WAS PULLING INTO A BUSINESS DOING ABOUT 10 MPH AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP COMPLETELY. I CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR AND IT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY. I CHECKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND...

Jun 24, 2015 Suspension 168,210 mi

I HAD COMPLETE FAILURE TO MY RACK AND PINION STEERING DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION TO THE COMPONENT. I WAS PULLING INTO A BUSINESS DOING ABOUT 10 MPH AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP COMPLETELY. I CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR AND IT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY. I CHECKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND...

Jun 23, 2015 Unknown Or Other 145,000 mi

TOYOTA SENT ME A LIMITED SERVICE NOTICE INFORMING ME THAT MY TRUCK MAY HAVE MORE THAN NORMAL CORROSION ON THE FRAME. I BROUGHT MY TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO INSPECT IT AND THEY CONFIRMED THERE IS MORE THAN A NORMAL AMOUNT OF CORROSION ON MY FRAME. IN FACT THEY SAID THEY PUNCHED A HOLE IN MY FRAME ...

Jun 23, 2015 Unknown Or Other 145,000 mi

TOYOTA SENT ME A LIMITED SERVICE NOTICE INFORMING ME THAT MY TRUCK MAY HAVE MORE THAN NORMAL CORROSION ON THE FRAME. I BROUGHT MY TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO INSPECT IT AND THEY CONFIRMED THERE IS MORE THAN A NORMAL AMOUNT OF CORROSION ON MY FRAME. IN FACT THEY SAID THEY PUNCHED A HOLE IN MY FRAME ...

Jun 22, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT W...

Jun 22, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT W...

Jun 19, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR; HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT MADE AVAILABLE BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER EXCEEDE...

Jun 19, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR; HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT MADE AVAILABLE BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER EXCEEDE...

Jun 3, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEAF SPRING FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING AND THERE WAS A PUNCTURED HOLE, WHICH DAMAGED THE FUEL TANK. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT TRIED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE A REM...

Jun 3, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEAF SPRING FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING AND THERE WAS A PUNCTURED HOLE, WHICH DAMAGED THE FUEL TANK. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT TRIED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE A REM...

Jun 3, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEAF SPRING FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING AND THERE WAS A PUNCTURED HOLE, WHICH DAMAGED THE FUEL TANK. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT TRIED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE A REM...

Jun 3, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEAF SPRING FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING AND THERE WAS A PUNCTURED HOLE, WHICH DAMAGED THE FUEL TANK. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT TRIED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE A REM...

May 31, 2015 Suspension 6,000 mi

LESS THAN ONE YEAR AFTER PURCHASE THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS FAILED ON BOTH SIDES. TWO DEALERS PLUS TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS REFUSED SERVICE, SO I HAD TO PAY FOR A PRIVATE SPRING SHOP TO REPLACE THEM. THEY HAVE SINCE BEEN RECALLED BUT TO DATE I HAVE NOT RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT. IN 2014 THE STEERING SHAFT HAD T...

May 31, 2015 Steering 6,000 mi

LESS THAN ONE YEAR AFTER PURCHASE THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS FAILED ON BOTH SIDES. TWO DEALERS PLUS TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS REFUSED SERVICE, SO I HAD TO PAY FOR A PRIVATE SPRING SHOP TO REPLACE THEM. THEY HAVE SINCE BEEN RECALLED BUT TO DATE I HAVE NOT RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT. IN 2014 THE STEERING SHAFT HAD T...

May 31, 2015 Structure 6,000 mi

LESS THAN ONE YEAR AFTER PURCHASE THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS FAILED ON BOTH SIDES. TWO DEALERS PLUS TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS REFUSED SERVICE, SO I HAD TO PAY FOR A PRIVATE SPRING SHOP TO REPLACE THEM. THEY HAVE SINCE BEEN RECALLED BUT TO DATE I HAVE NOT RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT. IN 2014 THE STEERING SHAFT HAD T...

May 31, 2015 Suspension 6,000 mi

LESS THAN ONE YEAR AFTER PURCHASE THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS FAILED ON BOTH SIDES. TWO DEALERS PLUS TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS REFUSED SERVICE, SO I HAD TO PAY FOR A PRIVATE SPRING SHOP TO REPLACE THEM. THEY HAVE SINCE BEEN RECALLED BUT TO DATE I HAVE NOT RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT. IN 2014 THE STEERING SHAFT HAD T...

May 31, 2015 Steering 6,000 mi

LESS THAN ONE YEAR AFTER PURCHASE THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS FAILED ON BOTH SIDES. TWO DEALERS PLUS TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS REFUSED SERVICE, SO I HAD TO PAY FOR A PRIVATE SPRING SHOP TO REPLACE THEM. THEY HAVE SINCE BEEN RECALLED BUT TO DATE I HAVE NOT RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT. IN 2014 THE STEERING SHAFT HAD T...

May 31, 2015 Structure 6,000 mi

LESS THAN ONE YEAR AFTER PURCHASE THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS FAILED ON BOTH SIDES. TWO DEALERS PLUS TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS REFUSED SERVICE, SO I HAD TO PAY FOR A PRIVATE SPRING SHOP TO REPLACE THEM. THEY HAVE SINCE BEEN RECALLED BUT TO DATE I HAVE NOT RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT. IN 2014 THE STEERING SHAFT HAD T...

May 29, 2015 Service Brakes 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND IT TOOK A LONGER DISTANCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT NEEDED TO BE REP...

May 29, 2015 Power Train 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND IT TOOK A LONGER DISTANCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT NEEDED TO BE REP...

May 29, 2015 Service Brakes 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND IT TOOK A LONGER DISTANCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT NEEDED TO BE REP...

May 29, 2015 Power Train 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND IT TOOK A LONGER DISTANCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT NEEDED TO BE REP...

May 27, 2015 Structure

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRAME CORROSION RECALL PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION, WHICH REVEALED THERE WERE RUST HOLES IN THE FRAME. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WOULD TAKE THREE MONTHS, FOR ...

May 27, 2015 Structure

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRAME CORROSION RECALL PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION, WHICH REVEALED THERE WERE RUST HOLES IN THE FRAME. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WOULD TAKE THREE MONTHS, FOR ...

May 15, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURE...

May 15, 2015 Structure 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN OIL CHANGE, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE FRAME ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND STATED IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPRO...

May 15, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURE...

May 15, 2015 Structure 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN OIL CHANGE, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE FRAME ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND STATED IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPRO...

May 11, 2015 Suspension 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME HAD NEARLY FRACTURED IN HALF. THE CONTAC...

May 11, 2015 Suspension 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME HAD NEARLY FRACTURED IN HALF. THE CONTAC...

May 8, 2015 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THERE WAS PREMATURE RUSTING ON THE FRAME AND THE UNDERBODY WHICH PROGRESSED TO THE POINT THAT THE FRAMING MAY FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR ROUTINE REPAIRS. UPON THE VEHICLE BE...

May 8, 2015 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THERE WAS PREMATURE RUSTING ON THE FRAME AND THE UNDERBODY WHICH PROGRESSED TO THE POINT THAT THE FRAMING MAY FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR ROUTINE REPAIRS. UPON THE VEHICLE BE...

May 3, 2015 Steering 97,200 mi

I CAN NOT CONTROL STEERING WHEEL,IT GETS TO HARD TO STEERING. *TR

May 3, 2015 Steering 97,200 mi

I CAN NOT CONTROL STEERING WHEEL,IT GETS TO HARD TO STEERING. *TR

Apr 30, 2015 Steering 139,152 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WOBBLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE...

Apr 30, 2015 Service Brakes 139,152 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WOBBLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE...

Apr 30, 2015 Wheels 139,152 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WOBBLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE...

Apr 30, 2015 Steering 139,152 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WOBBLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE...

Apr 30, 2015 Service Brakes 139,152 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WOBBLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE...

Apr 30, 2015 Wheels 139,152 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WOBBLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE...

Apr 29, 2015 Suspension

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BROKEN REAR LEAF SPRINGS RECALL NOTICE AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD TOYOTA INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE REPAIR PERFORMED MET THE CRITERIA FOR REIMBURSEMENT, AS THEY WERE CURRENTLY IN THE INTERIM PHASE OF...

Apr 29, 2015 Suspension

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BROKEN REAR LEAF SPRINGS RECALL NOTICE AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD TOYOTA INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE REPAIR PERFORMED MET THE CRITERIA FOR REIMBURSEMENT, AS THEY WERE CURRENTLY IN THE INTERIM PHASE OF...

Apr 28, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LEAF SPRING FRACTURED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMO...

Apr 28, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LEAF SPRING FRACTURED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMO...

Apr 27, 2015 Structure 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HITCH AND SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.

Apr 27, 2015 Unknown Or Other

FRAME IS RUSTED AND WE HAVE WAITED SINCE OCTOBER 27 OF 2014 WITH NO NOTIFICATION FROM DEALER AS THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO REPLACE IT UNDER WARRANTY TOYOTA RECALLED THIS MAY 8TH OF 2014: LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN E0D (SPECIFIC 20 COLD CLIMATE STATES ONLY) - CERTAIN 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR TACOMA VEHICLES ...

Apr 27, 2015 Structure 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HITCH AND SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.

Apr 27, 2015 Unknown Or Other

FRAME IS RUSTED AND WE HAVE WAITED SINCE OCTOBER 27 OF 2014 WITH NO NOTIFICATION FROM DEALER AS THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO REPLACE IT UNDER WARRANTY TOYOTA RECALLED THIS MAY 8TH OF 2014: LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN E0D (SPECIFIC 20 COLD CLIMATE STATES ONLY) - CERTAIN 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR TACOMA VEHICLES ...

Apr 21, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Apr 21, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Apr 18, 2015 Suspension 101,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, OPERATED FOR APPROXIMATELY 7 YEARS IN A COLD WEATHER, HIGH SALT-USE AREA. FRAME NOW HAS LARGE AREAS OF EXCESSIVE RUST & FRAME DE-LAMINATION, POTENTIALLY REDUCING FRAME STRENGTH AND INTEGRITY. *TR

Apr 18, 2015 Suspension 101,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, OPERATED FOR APPROXIMATELY 7 YEARS IN A COLD WEATHER, HIGH SALT-USE AREA. FRAME NOW HAS LARGE AREAS OF EXCESSIVE RUST & FRAME DE-LAMINATION, POTENTIALLY REDUCING FRAME STRENGTH AND INTEGRITY. *TR

Apr 10, 2015 Engine 140,500 mi

MY FATHER HAS AN '05 TACOMA SR5 V6 WITH THE TRD OFF-ROAD PACKAGE. HIS TRUCK IS A 6-SPEED MANUAL. WHEN PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL 1/2 WAY, THE ENGINE RESPONDS WITH A SEMI-VIOLENT JERK, AND THEN GOES. THIS SCARES ME, AS I COULDN'T EVEN IMAGINE MY FATHER GOING FULLY DOWN ON THE PEDAL. THIS IS VERY UNSA...

Apr 10, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 140,500 mi

MY FATHER HAS AN '05 TACOMA SR5 V6 WITH THE TRD OFF-ROAD PACKAGE. HIS TRUCK IS A 6-SPEED MANUAL. WHEN PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL 1/2 WAY, THE ENGINE RESPONDS WITH A SEMI-VIOLENT JERK, AND THEN GOES. THIS SCARES ME, AS I COULDN'T EVEN IMAGINE MY FATHER GOING FULLY DOWN ON THE PEDAL. THIS IS VERY UNSA...

Apr 10, 2015 Power Train 140,500 mi

MY FATHER HAS AN '05 TACOMA SR5 V6 WITH THE TRD OFF-ROAD PACKAGE. HIS TRUCK IS A 6-SPEED MANUAL. WHEN PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL 1/2 WAY, THE ENGINE RESPONDS WITH A SEMI-VIOLENT JERK, AND THEN GOES. THIS SCARES ME, AS I COULDN'T EVEN IMAGINE MY FATHER GOING FULLY DOWN ON THE PEDAL. THIS IS VERY UNSA...

Apr 10, 2015 Structure

TOOK MY TACOMA INTO DEALER FOR NOISE COMING OUT THE BACK OF TRUCK TURN OUT THAT MY TRUCK HAD 2 ACTIVE RECALLS ON IT ONE WAS THE FRAME AND THE OTHER WAS REAR SPRING. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE FRAME HAD TO BE REPLACE BECAUSE THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT RUST AND HAD MADE A HOLE ON IT. MY PROBLEM IS THAT TOYOTA S...

Apr 10, 2015 Suspension

TOOK MY TACOMA INTO DEALER FOR NOISE COMING OUT THE BACK OF TRUCK TURN OUT THAT MY TRUCK HAD 2 ACTIVE RECALLS ON IT ONE WAS THE FRAME AND THE OTHER WAS REAR SPRING. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE FRAME HAD TO BE REPLACE BECAUSE THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT RUST AND HAD MADE A HOLE ON IT. MY PROBLEM IS THAT TOYOTA S...

Apr 10, 2015 Engine 140,500 mi

MY FATHER HAS AN '05 TACOMA SR5 V6 WITH THE TRD OFF-ROAD PACKAGE. HIS TRUCK IS A 6-SPEED MANUAL. WHEN PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL 1/2 WAY, THE ENGINE RESPONDS WITH A SEMI-VIOLENT JERK, AND THEN GOES. THIS SCARES ME, AS I COULDN'T EVEN IMAGINE MY FATHER GOING FULLY DOWN ON THE PEDAL. THIS IS VERY UNSA...

Apr 10, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 140,500 mi

MY FATHER HAS AN '05 TACOMA SR5 V6 WITH THE TRD OFF-ROAD PACKAGE. HIS TRUCK IS A 6-SPEED MANUAL. WHEN PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL 1/2 WAY, THE ENGINE RESPONDS WITH A SEMI-VIOLENT JERK, AND THEN GOES. THIS SCARES ME, AS I COULDN'T EVEN IMAGINE MY FATHER GOING FULLY DOWN ON THE PEDAL. THIS IS VERY UNSA...

Apr 10, 2015 Power Train 140,500 mi

MY FATHER HAS AN '05 TACOMA SR5 V6 WITH THE TRD OFF-ROAD PACKAGE. HIS TRUCK IS A 6-SPEED MANUAL. WHEN PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL 1/2 WAY, THE ENGINE RESPONDS WITH A SEMI-VIOLENT JERK, AND THEN GOES. THIS SCARES ME, AS I COULDN'T EVEN IMAGINE MY FATHER GOING FULLY DOWN ON THE PEDAL. THIS IS VERY UNSA...

Apr 10, 2015 Structure

TOOK MY TACOMA INTO DEALER FOR NOISE COMING OUT THE BACK OF TRUCK TURN OUT THAT MY TRUCK HAD 2 ACTIVE RECALLS ON IT ONE WAS THE FRAME AND THE OTHER WAS REAR SPRING. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE FRAME HAD TO BE REPLACE BECAUSE THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT RUST AND HAD MADE A HOLE ON IT. MY PROBLEM IS THAT TOYOTA S...

Apr 10, 2015 Suspension

TOOK MY TACOMA INTO DEALER FOR NOISE COMING OUT THE BACK OF TRUCK TURN OUT THAT MY TRUCK HAD 2 ACTIVE RECALLS ON IT ONE WAS THE FRAME AND THE OTHER WAS REAR SPRING. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE FRAME HAD TO BE REPLACE BECAUSE THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT RUST AND HAD MADE A HOLE ON IT. MY PROBLEM IS THAT TOYOTA S...

Apr 2, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A TIME FRAME FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE ...

Apr 2, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A TIME FRAME FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE ...

Mar 23, 2015 Suspension

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR OVER A MONTH. *JB

Mar 23, 2015 Suspension

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR OVER A MONTH. *JB

Mar 17, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V607000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND AGREED TO SEND THE PARTS FOR REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BY THE DEALER BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER H...

Mar 17, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Mar 17, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V607000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND AGREED TO SEND THE PARTS FOR REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BY THE DEALER BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER H...

Mar 17, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Mar 13, 2015 Suspension 123,560 mi

THE STEERING IN MY TOYOTA TACOMA BEGAN TO BIND SUDDENLY WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. UPON INSPECTION BY THE DEALERSHIP, THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING YOKE BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPLACEMENT PART APPEARS TO BE AN UPDATED PART WITH A RUBBER BOOT TO PR...

Mar 13, 2015 Steering 123,560 mi

THE STEERING IN MY TOYOTA TACOMA BEGAN TO BIND SUDDENLY WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. UPON INSPECTION BY THE DEALERSHIP, THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING YOKE BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPLACEMENT PART APPEARS TO BE AN UPDATED PART WITH A RUBBER BOOT TO PR...

Mar 13, 2015 Suspension 123,560 mi

THE STEERING IN MY TOYOTA TACOMA BEGAN TO BIND SUDDENLY WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. UPON INSPECTION BY THE DEALERSHIP, THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING YOKE BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPLACEMENT PART APPEARS TO BE AN UPDATED PART WITH A RUBBER BOOT TO PR...

Mar 13, 2015 Steering 123,560 mi

THE STEERING IN MY TOYOTA TACOMA BEGAN TO BIND SUDDENLY WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. UPON INSPECTION BY THE DEALERSHIP, THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING YOKE BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPLACEMENT PART APPEARS TO BE AN UPDATED PART WITH A RUBBER BOOT TO PR...

Mar 4, 2015 Suspension 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE BELIEVED THAT THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS ...

Mar 4, 2015 Suspension 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE BELIEVED THAT THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS ...

Mar 3, 2015 Structure 103,000 mi

FRAME FALLING APART! *TR

Mar 3, 2015 Suspension 103,000 mi

FRAME FALLING APART! *TR

Mar 3, 2015 Structure 103,000 mi

FRAME FALLING APART! *TR

Mar 3, 2015 Suspension 103,000 mi

FRAME FALLING APART! *TR

Feb 21, 2015 Power Train

MY TRUCK HAS BEEN AT [XXX] FOR 2 MONTHS TO BE WORKED ON AND I FEEL THAT THIS IS NOT RIGHT I COUNT ON MY TRUCK. WE HAD TO [XXX] AND WE COULDN'T COUNT ON THEM EITHER THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT OF ONE LEFT US WAKING AND WE TRADE IT IN ON OTHER ONE BECAUSE IT WAS GONE OUT AGAIN SO THE NEW ONE WE JUST ...

Feb 21, 2015 Power Train

MY TRUCK HAS BEEN AT [XXX] FOR 2 MONTHS TO BE WORKED ON AND I FEEL THAT THIS IS NOT RIGHT I COUNT ON MY TRUCK. WE HAD TO [XXX] AND WE COULDN'T COUNT ON THEM EITHER THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT OF ONE LEFT US WAKING AND WE TRADE IT IN ON OTHER ONE BECAUSE IT WAS GONE OUT AGAIN SO THE NEW ONE WE JUST ...

Feb 20, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Feb 20, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Feb 12, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 59,000 mi

I WAS SLOWLY TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY WHEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF THE GAS PEDAL. MY TRUCK SHOT LIKE A BULLET (ABOUT 40-45 FEET) INTO THE CORNER OF MY HOUSE AND DECK. THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT SHEARED A 6X6 DECK CORNER POST, KNOCKED THE GARAGE SMALL ENTRY DOOR COMPLETELY LOOSE FROM IT'S ...

Feb 12, 2015 Air Bags Crash 59,000 mi

I WAS SLOWLY TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY WHEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF THE GAS PEDAL. MY TRUCK SHOT LIKE A BULLET (ABOUT 40-45 FEET) INTO THE CORNER OF MY HOUSE AND DECK. THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT SHEARED A 6X6 DECK CORNER POST, KNOCKED THE GARAGE SMALL ENTRY DOOR COMPLETELY LOOSE FROM IT'S ...

Feb 12, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 59,000 mi

I WAS SLOWLY TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY WHEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF THE GAS PEDAL. MY TRUCK SHOT LIKE A BULLET (ABOUT 40-45 FEET) INTO THE CORNER OF MY HOUSE AND DECK. THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT SHEARED A 6X6 DECK CORNER POST, KNOCKED THE GARAGE SMALL ENTRY DOOR COMPLETELY LOOSE FROM IT'S ...

Feb 12, 2015 Air Bags Crash 59,000 mi

I WAS SLOWLY TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY WHEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF THE GAS PEDAL. MY TRUCK SHOT LIKE A BULLET (ABOUT 40-45 FEET) INTO THE CORNER OF MY HOUSE AND DECK. THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT SHEARED A 6X6 DECK CORNER POST, KNOCKED THE GARAGE SMALL ENTRY DOOR COMPLETELY LOOSE FROM IT'S ...

Jan 20, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF...

Jan 20, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF...

Jan 17, 2015 Structure 175,440 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS SIGNIFICANT FRAME RUST. THERE ARE SEVERAL AREAS ON THE FRAME WHERE LARGE SECTIONS OF METAL HAVE DELAMINATED. THIS PRESENTS A STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY ISSUE IN KEY SUPPORTING AREAS OF THE FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR MAJOR COMPONENTS TO INCLUDE DRIVE TRAIN, BRAKING AND SUSPENSION. THE OVERALL CR...

Jan 17, 2015 Suspension 175,440 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS SIGNIFICANT FRAME RUST. THERE ARE SEVERAL AREAS ON THE FRAME WHERE LARGE SECTIONS OF METAL HAVE DELAMINATED. THIS PRESENTS A STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY ISSUE IN KEY SUPPORTING AREAS OF THE FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR MAJOR COMPONENTS TO INCLUDE DRIVE TRAIN, BRAKING AND SUSPENSION. THE OVERALL CR...

Jan 17, 2015 Structure 175,440 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS SIGNIFICANT FRAME RUST. THERE ARE SEVERAL AREAS ON THE FRAME WHERE LARGE SECTIONS OF METAL HAVE DELAMINATED. THIS PRESENTS A STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY ISSUE IN KEY SUPPORTING AREAS OF THE FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR MAJOR COMPONENTS TO INCLUDE DRIVE TRAIN, BRAKING AND SUSPENSION. THE OVERALL CR...

Jan 17, 2015 Suspension 175,440 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS SIGNIFICANT FRAME RUST. THERE ARE SEVERAL AREAS ON THE FRAME WHERE LARGE SECTIONS OF METAL HAVE DELAMINATED. THIS PRESENTS A STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY ISSUE IN KEY SUPPORTING AREAS OF THE FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR MAJOR COMPONENTS TO INCLUDE DRIVE TRAIN, BRAKING AND SUSPENSION. THE OVERALL CR...

Jan 14, 2015 Suspension 177,000 mi

NOV 17, 2014, I BROUGHT MY TACOMA IN FOR RECALL FRAME INSPECTION. IT FAILED. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD ORDER REPLACEMENT FRAME. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE IN MID JANUARY '15. I CALLED THE DEALER TODAY. THEY SAID NO FRAME ARRIVED AND NO ETA WHEN IT WOULD ARRIVE. THEY GUESSED MID MARCH, ANOTHER TWO MONTHS AWA...

Jan 14, 2015 Structure 177,000 mi

NOV 17, 2014, I BROUGHT MY TACOMA IN FOR RECALL FRAME INSPECTION. IT FAILED. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD ORDER REPLACEMENT FRAME. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE IN MID JANUARY '15. I CALLED THE DEALER TODAY. THEY SAID NO FRAME ARRIVED AND NO ETA WHEN IT WOULD ARRIVE. THEY GUESSED MID MARCH, ANOTHER TWO MONTHS AWA...

Jan 14, 2015 Suspension 177,000 mi

NOV 17, 2014, I BROUGHT MY TACOMA IN FOR RECALL FRAME INSPECTION. IT FAILED. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD ORDER REPLACEMENT FRAME. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE IN MID JANUARY '15. I CALLED THE DEALER TODAY. THEY SAID NO FRAME ARRIVED AND NO ETA WHEN IT WOULD ARRIVE. THEY GUESSED MID MARCH, ANOTHER TWO MONTHS AWA...

Jan 14, 2015 Structure 177,000 mi

NOV 17, 2014, I BROUGHT MY TACOMA IN FOR RECALL FRAME INSPECTION. IT FAILED. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD ORDER REPLACEMENT FRAME. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE IN MID JANUARY '15. I CALLED THE DEALER TODAY. THEY SAID NO FRAME ARRIVED AND NO ETA WHEN IT WOULD ARRIVE. THEY GUESSED MID MARCH, ANOTHER TWO MONTHS AWA...

Jan 12, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTUR...

Jan 12, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTUR...

Dec 31, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Dec 31, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Dec 24, 2014 Structure

TOYOTA SENT ME A RECALL NOTICE (THAT WAS NOT LISTED ON YOUR SITE) FOR RUST ON THE FRAME. I HAD THE DEALERSHIP INSPECT IT AND THEY SAID THAT IT IS BAD AND TOYOTA WILL REPLACE THE FRAME. THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THAT SPECIFIC PARTS (THE POWER STEERING RACK AND LINES) THAT ARE RUSTY WILL NOT BE A...

Dec 24, 2014 Structure

TOYOTA SENT ME A RECALL NOTICE (THAT WAS NOT LISTED ON YOUR SITE) FOR RUST ON THE FRAME. I HAD THE DEALERSHIP INSPECT IT AND THEY SAID THAT IT IS BAD AND TOYOTA WILL REPLACE THE FRAME. THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THAT SPECIFIC PARTS (THE POWER STEERING RACK AND LINES) THAT ARE RUSTY WILL NOT BE A...

Dec 20, 2014 Steering 177,392 mi

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION I HAVE EXTREMELY STIFF STEERING. IT SEEMS TO STICK AND IS NOT FLUID WHEN TURNING. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE CHECKED THE STEERING POWER FLUID LEVEL AND IT IS AT THE CORRECT LEVEL.

Dec 20, 2014 Steering 177,392 mi

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION I HAVE EXTREMELY STIFF STEERING. IT SEEMS TO STICK AND IS NOT FLUID WHEN TURNING. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE CHECKED THE STEERING POWER FLUID LEVEL AND IT IS AT THE CORRECT LEVEL.

Dec 18, 2014 Suspension 55,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK WHEN SUDDENLY I HEARD A CLUNK AND MY TRUCK JERKED LIKE MY RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP THEN MY TRUCK BOUNCED. I PULLED OVER BUT I WASN'T SURE WHAT TO LOOK FOR. I TOOK MY TRUCK IN TO LITHIA TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD THEY SAW NOTHING WRONG BUT I TOLD THEM I THINK SOMETHING BROKE. I WAS ...

Dec 18, 2014 Suspension 55,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK WHEN SUDDENLY I HEARD A CLUNK AND MY TRUCK JERKED LIKE MY RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP THEN MY TRUCK BOUNCED. I PULLED OVER BUT I WASN'T SURE WHAT TO LOOK FOR. I TOOK MY TRUCK IN TO LITHIA TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD THEY SAW NOTHING WRONG BUT I TOLD THEM I THINK SOMETHING BROKE. I WAS ...

Dec 15, 2014 Structure

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER STATED ISSUES WITH FRAME OF VEHICLE AND BRAKE LINES LEAKING. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE WAS INFORMED, IT WOULD BE TWO MONTHS, BEFORE THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO FIX THE FRAME. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRA...

Dec 15, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER STATED ISSUES WITH FRAME OF VEHICLE AND BRAKE LINES LEAKING. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE WAS INFORMED, IT WOULD BE TWO MONTHS, BEFORE THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO FIX THE FRAME. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRA...

Dec 15, 2014 Structure

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER STATED ISSUES WITH FRAME OF VEHICLE AND BRAKE LINES LEAKING. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE WAS INFORMED, IT WOULD BE TWO MONTHS, BEFORE THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO FIX THE FRAME. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRA...

Dec 15, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER STATED ISSUES WITH FRAME OF VEHICLE AND BRAKE LINES LEAKING. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE WAS INFORMED, IT WOULD BE TWO MONTHS, BEFORE THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO FIX THE FRAME. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRA...

Dec 11, 2014 Suspension 174,764 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOWER ...

Dec 11, 2014 Structure 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUST UNDER THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS RUST ON THE STEERING COLUMN THAT REQUIRED FREQUENT LUBRICATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE S...

Dec 11, 2014 Steering 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUST UNDER THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS RUST ON THE STEERING COLUMN THAT REQUIRED FREQUENT LUBRICATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE S...

Dec 11, 2014 Suspension 174,764 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOWER ...

Dec 11, 2014 Structure 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUST UNDER THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS RUST ON THE STEERING COLUMN THAT REQUIRED FREQUENT LUBRICATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE S...

Dec 11, 2014 Steering 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUST UNDER THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS RUST ON THE STEERING COLUMN THAT REQUIRED FREQUENT LUBRICATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE S...

Dec 10, 2014 Structure 105,000 mi

I TOOK MY TACOMA TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR LEAF SPRINGS AND A CHECK OF CORROSION OF FRAME ON DECEMBER 7, 2014 AND FOUND OUT I HAD TWO HOLES IN THE FRAME. THE WOULDN'T LET ME TAKE MY TRUCK, BECAUSE OF SAFETY ISSUES. THE DEALER GAVE ME A RENTAL CARE FOR NOW AT TOYOTA'S EXPENSE. THEY SAID TOYOTA WANT...

Dec 10, 2014 Structure 105,000 mi

I TOOK MY TACOMA TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR LEAF SPRINGS AND A CHECK OF CORROSION OF FRAME ON DECEMBER 7, 2014 AND FOUND OUT I HAD TWO HOLES IN THE FRAME. THE WOULDN'T LET ME TAKE MY TRUCK, BECAUSE OF SAFETY ISSUES. THE DEALER GAVE ME A RENTAL CARE FOR NOW AT TOYOTA'S EXPENSE. THEY SAID TOYOTA WANT...

Dec 5, 2014 Structure

THE FRAME IS RUSTING. THERE ARE HOLE STARTING TO FORM. *TR

Dec 5, 2014 Suspension

THE FRAME IS RUSTING. THERE ARE HOLE STARTING TO FORM. *TR

Dec 5, 2014 Power Train

THE FRAME IS RUSTING. THERE ARE HOLE STARTING TO FORM. *TR

Dec 5, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 160,000 mi

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER SHIELD ON MY 2005 TACOMA FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. AFTER PICKING UP THE LARGE METAL PARTS AND INSPECTING UNDER THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT NEAR TO WHERE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER SITS, THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON THE TRUCK'S FRAME AND EVE...

Dec 5, 2014 Structure 160,000 mi

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER SHIELD ON MY 2005 TACOMA FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. AFTER PICKING UP THE LARGE METAL PARTS AND INSPECTING UNDER THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT NEAR TO WHERE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER SITS, THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON THE TRUCK'S FRAME AND EVE...

Dec 5, 2014 Structure

THE FRAME IS RUSTING. THERE ARE HOLE STARTING TO FORM. *TR

Dec 5, 2014 Suspension

THE FRAME IS RUSTING. THERE ARE HOLE STARTING TO FORM. *TR

Dec 5, 2014 Power Train

THE FRAME IS RUSTING. THERE ARE HOLE STARTING TO FORM. *TR

Dec 5, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 160,000 mi

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER SHIELD ON MY 2005 TACOMA FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. AFTER PICKING UP THE LARGE METAL PARTS AND INSPECTING UNDER THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT NEAR TO WHERE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER SITS, THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON THE TRUCK'S FRAME AND EVE...

Dec 5, 2014 Structure 160,000 mi

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER SHIELD ON MY 2005 TACOMA FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. AFTER PICKING UP THE LARGE METAL PARTS AND INSPECTING UNDER THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT NEAR TO WHERE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER SITS, THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON THE TRUCK'S FRAME AND EVE...

Dec 1, 2014 Engine 59,765 mi

FOR MY INFORMATION I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF WHAT I WAS READING IN THE INTERNET ABOUT MY TRUCK IS REAL. SO THIS IS MY QUESTION, I OWNED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH A 4.0 V6 ENGINE THAT IS MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND WITH 60,186 MILES ON THE ENGINE. WHAT I FOUND IS THAT THOSE ENGINES IS, THAT THEY HAVE PROBL...

Dec 1, 2014 Engine 59,765 mi

FOR MY INFORMATION I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF WHAT I WAS READING IN THE INTERNET ABOUT MY TRUCK IS REAL. SO THIS IS MY QUESTION, I OWNED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH A 4.0 V6 ENGINE THAT IS MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND WITH 60,186 MILES ON THE ENGINE. WHAT I FOUND IS THAT THOSE ENGINES IS, THAT THEY HAVE PROBL...

Nov 26, 2014 Structure 150,000 mi

I LIVE IN NE PENNSYLVANIA AND WAS JUST INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT MY TRUCK MAY NOT PASS ANOTHER INSPECTION DUE TO FRAME RUST. SPECIFICALLY ALONG SIDE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. MY DEALER SAID THERE IS A LIMITED RECALL IN THE NEW ENGLAND STATES BUT NOT PA. WILL TOYOTA EXPAND THE RECALL? *TR

Nov 26, 2014 Structure 150,000 mi

I LIVE IN NE PENNSYLVANIA AND WAS JUST INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT MY TRUCK MAY NOT PASS ANOTHER INSPECTION DUE TO FRAME RUST. SPECIFICALLY ALONG SIDE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. MY DEALER SAID THERE IS A LIMITED RECALL IN THE NEW ENGLAND STATES BUT NOT PA. WILL TOYOTA EXPAND THE RECALL? *TR

Nov 17, 2014 Structure 95,000 mi

CORROSION ON FRAME RAILS AFFECTING STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF FRAME. RUST HOLES ARE PRESENT. *TR

Nov 17, 2014 Structure 95,000 mi

CORROSION ON FRAME RAILS AFFECTING STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF FRAME. RUST HOLES ARE PRESENT. *TR

Nov 13, 2014 Structure 89,000 mi

DUE TO A FAULTY PAINT OR MANUFACTURING PROCESS MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE PAINT CHIPPING, NOT CAUSED BY EXTERNAL FORCES. THE MANUFACTURER'S LOCAL DEALER AS WELL AS LOCAL REPUTABLE BODY SHOPS, ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WITHOUT RESOLUTION. WHILE RESEARCHING M...

Nov 13, 2014 Structure 102,000 mi

FRAME RUST RECALL. *TR

Nov 13, 2014 Suspension 102,000 mi

FRAME RUST RECALL. *TR

Nov 13, 2014 Structure 89,000 mi

DUE TO A FAULTY PAINT OR MANUFACTURING PROCESS MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE PAINT CHIPPING, NOT CAUSED BY EXTERNAL FORCES. THE MANUFACTURER'S LOCAL DEALER AS WELL AS LOCAL REPUTABLE BODY SHOPS, ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WITHOUT RESOLUTION. WHILE RESEARCHING M...

Nov 13, 2014 Structure 102,000 mi

FRAME RUST RECALL. *TR

Nov 13, 2014 Suspension 102,000 mi

FRAME RUST RECALL. *TR

Nov 10, 2014 Suspension 172,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCESS CAB. I GOT A "LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN NOTICE" THAT MY TRUCK MIGHT HAVE ABNORMAL RUST ON THE FRAME. I PUT IT ON A LIFT AND BEHOLD THERE WAS A HUGE HOLE IN MY FRAME MAKING IT NOT DRIVABLE. APPARENTLY TOYOTA IS NOT BEING UP FRONT WITH ITS CUSTOMERS AND HAS KNOWN ABOU...

Nov 10, 2014 Structure 172,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCESS CAB. I GOT A "LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN NOTICE" THAT MY TRUCK MIGHT HAVE ABNORMAL RUST ON THE FRAME. I PUT IT ON A LIFT AND BEHOLD THERE WAS A HUGE HOLE IN MY FRAME MAKING IT NOT DRIVABLE. APPARENTLY TOYOTA IS NOT BEING UP FRONT WITH ITS CUSTOMERS AND HAS KNOWN ABOU...

Nov 10, 2014 Suspension 172,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCESS CAB. I GOT A "LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN NOTICE" THAT MY TRUCK MIGHT HAVE ABNORMAL RUST ON THE FRAME. I PUT IT ON A LIFT AND BEHOLD THERE WAS A HUGE HOLE IN MY FRAME MAKING IT NOT DRIVABLE. APPARENTLY TOYOTA IS NOT BEING UP FRONT WITH ITS CUSTOMERS AND HAS KNOWN ABOU...

Nov 10, 2014 Structure 172,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCESS CAB. I GOT A "LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN NOTICE" THAT MY TRUCK MIGHT HAVE ABNORMAL RUST ON THE FRAME. I PUT IT ON A LIFT AND BEHOLD THERE WAS A HUGE HOLE IN MY FRAME MAKING IT NOT DRIVABLE. APPARENTLY TOYOTA IS NOT BEING UP FRONT WITH ITS CUSTOMERS AND HAS KNOWN ABOU...

Nov 7, 2014 Structure 197,000 mi

FRAME ON MY TACOMA IS BAD RUST HOLE FOUND LEFT FRONT AREA. *TR

Nov 7, 2014 Structure 194,000 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD DEVELOPED SEVERE CORROSION AND A HOLE NEAR THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT WHO WAS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF ...

Nov 7, 2014 Structure 197,000 mi

FRAME ON MY TACOMA IS BAD RUST HOLE FOUND LEFT FRONT AREA. *TR

Nov 7, 2014 Structure 194,000 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD DEVELOPED SEVERE CORROSION AND A HOLE NEAR THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT WHO WAS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF ...

Oct 30, 2014 Engine 167,776 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND PUT THE GEAR IN DRIVE TO MOVE IT FORWARD. AS SOON AS I DROPPED IT INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD WITH THE THROTTLE APPEARING TO BE WIDE OPEN. I HAD MY FEET FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING, ...

Oct 30, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 167,776 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND PUT THE GEAR IN DRIVE TO MOVE IT FORWARD. AS SOON AS I DROPPED IT INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD WITH THE THROTTLE APPEARING TO BE WIDE OPEN. I HAD MY FEET FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING, ...

Oct 30, 2014 Engine 167,776 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND PUT THE GEAR IN DRIVE TO MOVE IT FORWARD. AS SOON AS I DROPPED IT INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD WITH THE THROTTLE APPEARING TO BE WIDE OPEN. I HAD MY FEET FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING, ...

Oct 30, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 167,776 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND PUT THE GEAR IN DRIVE TO MOVE IT FORWARD. AS SOON AS I DROPPED IT INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD WITH THE THROTTLE APPEARING TO BE WIDE OPEN. I HAD MY FEET FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING, ...

Oct 29, 2014 Structure 145,000 mi

2005 TACOMA RESIDED IN PA FROM PURCHASE IN 2004 UNTIL JULY 2011 & IS NOW EXHIBITING FRAME PERFORATION IN THE AREA OF BOTH EXHAUST RESONATORS AND SPLITTING IN THE C-CHANNEL RAILS NEAR THE REAR WHEELS. *TR

Oct 29, 2014 Structure 145,000 mi

2005 TACOMA RESIDED IN PA FROM PURCHASE IN 2004 UNTIL JULY 2011 & IS NOW EXHIBITING FRAME PERFORATION IN THE AREA OF BOTH EXHAUST RESONATORS AND SPLITTING IN THE C-CHANNEL RAILS NEAR THE REAR WHEELS. *TR

Oct 27, 2014 Steering 140,000 mi

THE STEERING SEEMED TO SEIZE UP ALMOST INSTANTLY AS IF THE POWER STEERING WAS GOING OUT. ONCE I REALIZED THAT THE PROBLEM WASN'T A TIRE ISSUE; I.E. UNDER- INFLATION, I BEGAN TO MAKE ARRANGEMENT TO HAVE TOYOTA IDENTIFY AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP DID AGREE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM...

Oct 27, 2014 Structure 127,000 mi

THE TAILGATE OF THE VEHICLE LACKS THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY TO SERVE ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. SINCE THE TAILGATE IS DESIGNED TO BE OPENED TO A FLAT POSITION FOR LOADING OR UNLOADING ITEM(S) PLACED IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK IT WILL CERTAINLY REQUIRE A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF STRENGTH FOR THIS...

Oct 27, 2014 Structure 135,000 mi

MY TRUCK FRAME HAS AN INORDINATE AMOUNT OF RUST AND A PERFORATING RUST ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT OF THE FRAME APPROXIMATELY 7X6 INCHES OF FRAME THAT HAS JUST CRACKED AWAY WITH RUST, I AM SURE MY TRUCK WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION THIS YEAR. UNDER TOYOTA'S LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN MY TRUCK SHOULD Q...

Oct 27, 2014 Steering 140,000 mi

THE STEERING SEEMED TO SEIZE UP ALMOST INSTANTLY AS IF THE POWER STEERING WAS GOING OUT. ONCE I REALIZED THAT THE PROBLEM WASN'T A TIRE ISSUE; I.E. UNDER- INFLATION, I BEGAN TO MAKE ARRANGEMENT TO HAVE TOYOTA IDENTIFY AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP DID AGREE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM...

Oct 27, 2014 Structure 127,000 mi

THE TAILGATE OF THE VEHICLE LACKS THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY TO SERVE ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. SINCE THE TAILGATE IS DESIGNED TO BE OPENED TO A FLAT POSITION FOR LOADING OR UNLOADING ITEM(S) PLACED IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK IT WILL CERTAINLY REQUIRE A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF STRENGTH FOR THIS...

Oct 27, 2014 Structure 135,000 mi

MY TRUCK FRAME HAS AN INORDINATE AMOUNT OF RUST AND A PERFORATING RUST ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT OF THE FRAME APPROXIMATELY 7X6 INCHES OF FRAME THAT HAS JUST CRACKED AWAY WITH RUST, I AM SURE MY TRUCK WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION THIS YEAR. UNDER TOYOTA'S LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN MY TRUCK SHOULD Q...

Oct 26, 2014 Structure 173,000 mi

FRAME RUST/AND ALL CONNECTORS WITH HOLES, BUCKLING AND STALLING. *TR

Oct 26, 2014 Structure 173,000 mi

FRAME RUST/AND ALL CONNECTORS WITH HOLES, BUCKLING AND STALLING. *TR

Oct 23, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, VERY SLOWLY WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE. WHEN HE GOT ABOUT 10 FEET FROM THE CONCRETE PARKING BLOCK, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, AND HE ST...

Oct 23, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, VERY SLOWLY WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE. WHEN HE GOT ABOUT 10 FEET FROM THE CONCRETE PARKING BLOCK, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, AND HE ST...

Oct 22, 2014 Suspension 190,000 mi

IN THE SUMMER OF 2013 MY REAR TIRE FEEL OUT FROM BENEATH MY TRUCK WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE CROSS BARS THAT HELD THE TIRE HAD RUSTED THROUGH. I FILED AN NHTSA COMPLAINT. EARLY THIS SPRING I BROUGHT MY TACOMA TO MY TOYOTA DEALER TO COMPLAIN ABOUT A LARGER PERFORATION THAT APPEARED IN MY FRAME. THERE D...

Oct 22, 2014 Structure 190,000 mi

IN THE SUMMER OF 2013 MY REAR TIRE FEEL OUT FROM BENEATH MY TRUCK WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE CROSS BARS THAT HELD THE TIRE HAD RUSTED THROUGH. I FILED AN NHTSA COMPLAINT. EARLY THIS SPRING I BROUGHT MY TACOMA TO MY TOYOTA DEALER TO COMPLAIN ABOUT A LARGER PERFORATION THAT APPEARED IN MY FRAME. THERE D...

Oct 22, 2014 Suspension 190,000 mi

IN THE SUMMER OF 2013 MY REAR TIRE FEEL OUT FROM BENEATH MY TRUCK WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE CROSS BARS THAT HELD THE TIRE HAD RUSTED THROUGH. I FILED AN NHTSA COMPLAINT. EARLY THIS SPRING I BROUGHT MY TACOMA TO MY TOYOTA DEALER TO COMPLAIN ABOUT A LARGER PERFORATION THAT APPEARED IN MY FRAME. THERE D...

Oct 22, 2014 Structure 190,000 mi

IN THE SUMMER OF 2013 MY REAR TIRE FEEL OUT FROM BENEATH MY TRUCK WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE CROSS BARS THAT HELD THE TIRE HAD RUSTED THROUGH. I FILED AN NHTSA COMPLAINT. EARLY THIS SPRING I BROUGHT MY TACOMA TO MY TOYOTA DEALER TO COMPLAIN ABOUT A LARGER PERFORATION THAT APPEARED IN MY FRAME. THERE D...

Oct 16, 2014 Suspension 167,000 mi

TOYOTA ISSUED A LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN NUMBER CSC-10056075-4484 FOR 2005 THRU 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK WITH FRAME RUST PROBLEMS, MINE WAS INSPECTED AT THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD NOT PASS THE WV STATE INSPECTION YEARLY PROCEDURE. BUT WAS TOLD BY TOYOTA USA THAT MY VIN IS N...

Oct 16, 2014 Suspension 167,000 mi

TOYOTA ISSUED A LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN NUMBER CSC-10056075-4484 FOR 2005 THRU 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK WITH FRAME RUST PROBLEMS, MINE WAS INSPECTED AT THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD NOT PASS THE WV STATE INSPECTION YEARLY PROCEDURE. BUT WAS TOLD BY TOYOTA USA THAT MY VIN IS N...

Oct 15, 2014 Steering 157,995 mi

I HAVE 2005 TACOMA 4X4 WITH A FRAME THAT CRACKED AND COLLAPSED INTO ITS SELF WERE THE LEFT MOTOR MOUNT IS WELDED TO THE FRAME. THE MOTOR CAME TO REST ON THE STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE @ THE RACK AND PINION MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. I CALLED TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE FIRST TIME TH...

Oct 15, 2014 Power Train 157,995 mi

I HAVE 2005 TACOMA 4X4 WITH A FRAME THAT CRACKED AND COLLAPSED INTO ITS SELF WERE THE LEFT MOTOR MOUNT IS WELDED TO THE FRAME. THE MOTOR CAME TO REST ON THE STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE @ THE RACK AND PINION MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. I CALLED TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE FIRST TIME TH...

Oct 15, 2014 Steering 157,995 mi

I HAVE 2005 TACOMA 4X4 WITH A FRAME THAT CRACKED AND COLLAPSED INTO ITS SELF WERE THE LEFT MOTOR MOUNT IS WELDED TO THE FRAME. THE MOTOR CAME TO REST ON THE STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE @ THE RACK AND PINION MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. I CALLED TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE FIRST TIME TH...

Oct 15, 2014 Power Train 157,995 mi

I HAVE 2005 TACOMA 4X4 WITH A FRAME THAT CRACKED AND COLLAPSED INTO ITS SELF WERE THE LEFT MOTOR MOUNT IS WELDED TO THE FRAME. THE MOTOR CAME TO REST ON THE STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE @ THE RACK AND PINION MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. I CALLED TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE FIRST TIME TH...

Oct 9, 2014 Suspension 142,000 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE FOR MAINTENANCE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FRAME ON MY 2005 TACOMA X-RUNNER IS RUSTED AND SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING. I CALLED TOYOTA CORPORATE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE ISSUE AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT SINCE THERE IS NO RECALL OR TSB. THE RUST IS SO BAD THAT I CAN...

Oct 9, 2014 Structure 142,000 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE FOR MAINTENANCE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FRAME ON MY 2005 TACOMA X-RUNNER IS RUSTED AND SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING. I CALLED TOYOTA CORPORATE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE ISSUE AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT SINCE THERE IS NO RECALL OR TSB. THE RUST IS SO BAD THAT I CAN...

Oct 9, 2014 Suspension 142,000 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE FOR MAINTENANCE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FRAME ON MY 2005 TACOMA X-RUNNER IS RUSTED AND SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING. I CALLED TOYOTA CORPORATE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE ISSUE AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT SINCE THERE IS NO RECALL OR TSB. THE RUST IS SO BAD THAT I CAN...

Oct 9, 2014 Structure 142,000 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE FOR MAINTENANCE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FRAME ON MY 2005 TACOMA X-RUNNER IS RUSTED AND SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING. I CALLED TOYOTA CORPORATE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE ISSUE AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT SINCE THERE IS NO RECALL OR TSB. THE RUST IS SO BAD THAT I CAN...

Oct 6, 2014 Suspension

ON MY OLD 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA I GOT THE DEAL ON BUYBACK WHEN THE FRAME RUSTED OUT SO BAD WITH HOLES IN IT.THEN I WENT OUT AND BOUGHT A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA AND THIS TRUCK HAS RUST FROM END TO END ON THE FRAME AGAIN. WHEN I BOUGHT IT IN 2006 TOYOTA SAID THEY HAD THAT FIXED BUT THIS 2005 IS ALOT WORSE WI...

Oct 6, 2014 Engine

ON MY OLD 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA I GOT THE DEAL ON BUYBACK WHEN THE FRAME RUSTED OUT SO BAD WITH HOLES IN IT.THEN I WENT OUT AND BOUGHT A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA AND THIS TRUCK HAS RUST FROM END TO END ON THE FRAME AGAIN. WHEN I BOUGHT IT IN 2006 TOYOTA SAID THEY HAD THAT FIXED BUT THIS 2005 IS ALOT WORSE WI...

Oct 6, 2014 Structure

ON MY OLD 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA I GOT THE DEAL ON BUYBACK WHEN THE FRAME RUSTED OUT SO BAD WITH HOLES IN IT.THEN I WENT OUT AND BOUGHT A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA AND THIS TRUCK HAS RUST FROM END TO END ON THE FRAME AGAIN. WHEN I BOUGHT IT IN 2006 TOYOTA SAID THEY HAD THAT FIXED BUT THIS 2005 IS ALOT WORSE WI...

Oct 6, 2014 Structure 68,000 mi

ON THE TOP PART OF MY HOOD ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PRE-RUNNER. THE PAINT IS CHIPPING/ FLAKING OFF TO WHERE THE METAL IS BEING SHOWN. THE PAINT EVERYWHERE ELSE ON MY TRUCK IS FINE, EXCEPT ON THE TRIM AROUND THE WHEEL-WELL IS FADING. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS WITH THE REAR CONSOLE LATCH WHICH CLOSES AND O...

Oct 6, 2014 Suspension

ON MY OLD 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA I GOT THE DEAL ON BUYBACK WHEN THE FRAME RUSTED OUT SO BAD WITH HOLES IN IT.THEN I WENT OUT AND BOUGHT A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA AND THIS TRUCK HAS RUST FROM END TO END ON THE FRAME AGAIN. WHEN I BOUGHT IT IN 2006 TOYOTA SAID THEY HAD THAT FIXED BUT THIS 2005 IS ALOT WORSE WI...

Oct 6, 2014 Engine

ON MY OLD 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA I GOT THE DEAL ON BUYBACK WHEN THE FRAME RUSTED OUT SO BAD WITH HOLES IN IT.THEN I WENT OUT AND BOUGHT A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA AND THIS TRUCK HAS RUST FROM END TO END ON THE FRAME AGAIN. WHEN I BOUGHT IT IN 2006 TOYOTA SAID THEY HAD THAT FIXED BUT THIS 2005 IS ALOT WORSE WI...

Oct 6, 2014 Structure

ON MY OLD 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA I GOT THE DEAL ON BUYBACK WHEN THE FRAME RUSTED OUT SO BAD WITH HOLES IN IT.THEN I WENT OUT AND BOUGHT A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA AND THIS TRUCK HAS RUST FROM END TO END ON THE FRAME AGAIN. WHEN I BOUGHT IT IN 2006 TOYOTA SAID THEY HAD THAT FIXED BUT THIS 2005 IS ALOT WORSE WI...

Oct 6, 2014 Structure 68,000 mi

ON THE TOP PART OF MY HOOD ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PRE-RUNNER. THE PAINT IS CHIPPING/ FLAKING OFF TO WHERE THE METAL IS BEING SHOWN. THE PAINT EVERYWHERE ELSE ON MY TRUCK IS FINE, EXCEPT ON THE TRIM AROUND THE WHEEL-WELL IS FADING. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS WITH THE REAR CONSOLE LATCH WHICH CLOSES AND O...

Oct 3, 2014 Structure

TOOK TRUCK FOR INSPECTION FAILED FOR MULTIPLE HOLES RUSTED THRU FRAME AM TOLD I AM NOT INVOLVED IN ANY RECALL FOR FRAME REPLACEMENT. *TR

Oct 3, 2014 Structure

TOOK TRUCK FOR INSPECTION FAILED FOR MULTIPLE HOLES RUSTED THRU FRAME AM TOLD I AM NOT INVOLVED IN ANY RECALL FOR FRAME REPLACEMENT. *TR

Oct 1, 2014 Structure 145,000 mi

TOOK THE TRUCK IN FOR OIL CHANGE THEY FOUND A LONG CRACK IN THE FRAME TOLD ME THE TRUCK WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT THAT TIME SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THERE WERE NO RECALLS AT THAT TIME I TRADED IT IN ON A NEW ONE TEN THOUSAND WAS OWED ON THE TRUCK BUT THEY ONLY GAVE ME 6000 TRUCK...

Oct 1, 2014 Structure 145,000 mi

TOOK THE TRUCK IN FOR OIL CHANGE THEY FOUND A LONG CRACK IN THE FRAME TOLD ME THE TRUCK WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT THAT TIME SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THERE WERE NO RECALLS AT THAT TIME I TRADED IT IN ON A NEW ONE TEN THOUSAND WAS OWED ON THE TRUCK BUT THEY ONLY GAVE ME 6000 TRUCK...

Sep 28, 2014 Air Bags

MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR SOME TIME. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR A HARNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN BUT THAT DID NOT REPAIR IT. THEN THEY TESTED THE ONE THING AND ANOTHER AND SAY IT IS A COMMON ISSUE WHERE IN THE FENDER IT CAN RUB AND CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE SEEN A RECENT...

Sep 28, 2014 Air Bags

MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR SOME TIME. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR A HARNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN BUT THAT DID NOT REPAIR IT. THEN THEY TESTED THE ONE THING AND ANOTHER AND SAY IT IS A COMMON ISSUE WHERE IN THE FENDER IT CAN RUB AND CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE SEEN A RECENT...

Sep 18, 2014 Structure 250,000 mi

ON THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT FRAME RAIL, INSIDE OF WHERE THE FORWARD CAB MOUNT IS LOCATED, THE FRAME HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. UNUSUAL BECAUSE THE REST OF THE FRAME FROM FRONT TO BACK IS CLEAN. *TR

Sep 18, 2014 Structure 250,000 mi

ON THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT FRAME RAIL, INSIDE OF WHERE THE FORWARD CAB MOUNT IS LOCATED, THE FRAME HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. UNUSUAL BECAUSE THE REST OF THE FRAME FROM FRONT TO BACK IS CLEAN. *TR

Sep 12, 2014 Engine Crash 151,000 mi

IN JUNE 2013 I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSTATE ENTRANCE RAMP. AS I SLOWED DOWN (FOOT ON THE BRAKE) TO MAKE THE RIGHT TURN ONTO THE RAMP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE REAR END TO "FISH TAIL" AROUND, JUMPING THE CURB ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RAMP AND SENDING THE VEHICLE DOWN THE EMBANK...

Sep 12, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 151,000 mi

IN JUNE 2013 I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSTATE ENTRANCE RAMP. AS I SLOWED DOWN (FOOT ON THE BRAKE) TO MAKE THE RIGHT TURN ONTO THE RAMP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE REAR END TO "FISH TAIL" AROUND, JUMPING THE CURB ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RAMP AND SENDING THE VEHICLE DOWN THE EMBANK...

Sep 12, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 151,000 mi

IN JUNE 2013 I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSTATE ENTRANCE RAMP. AS I SLOWED DOWN (FOOT ON THE BRAKE) TO MAKE THE RIGHT TURN ONTO THE RAMP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE REAR END TO "FISH TAIL" AROUND, JUMPING THE CURB ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RAMP AND SENDING THE VEHICLE DOWN THE EMBANK...

Sep 12, 2014 Engine Crash 151,000 mi

IN JUNE 2013 I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSTATE ENTRANCE RAMP. AS I SLOWED DOWN (FOOT ON THE BRAKE) TO MAKE THE RIGHT TURN ONTO THE RAMP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE REAR END TO "FISH TAIL" AROUND, JUMPING THE CURB ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RAMP AND SENDING THE VEHICLE DOWN THE EMBANK...

Sep 12, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 151,000 mi

IN JUNE 2013 I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSTATE ENTRANCE RAMP. AS I SLOWED DOWN (FOOT ON THE BRAKE) TO MAKE THE RIGHT TURN ONTO THE RAMP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE REAR END TO "FISH TAIL" AROUND, JUMPING THE CURB ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RAMP AND SENDING THE VEHICLE DOWN THE EMBANK...

Sep 12, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 151,000 mi

IN JUNE 2013 I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSTATE ENTRANCE RAMP. AS I SLOWED DOWN (FOOT ON THE BRAKE) TO MAKE THE RIGHT TURN ONTO THE RAMP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE REAR END TO "FISH TAIL" AROUND, JUMPING THE CURB ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RAMP AND SENDING THE VEHICLE DOWN THE EMBANK...

Sep 9, 2014 Structure 154,000 mi

I RECEIVED THE RECALL FROM TOYOTA REGARDING THE RE-COATING FOR TOYOTA TACOMA FRAMES DUE TO CORROSION FROM HIGH SALT USE AREAS. I RECEIVED A CALL TODAY FROM MY TOYOTA DEALER THAT THERE WAS A HOLE RUSTED THROUGH MY FRAME BUT TOYOTA WOULD REPLACE THE FRAME AND IT IS STILL SAFE TO DRIVE. I WOULD, HOWE...

Sep 9, 2014 Structure 154,000 mi

I RECEIVED THE RECALL FROM TOYOTA REGARDING THE RE-COATING FOR TOYOTA TACOMA FRAMES DUE TO CORROSION FROM HIGH SALT USE AREAS. I RECEIVED A CALL TODAY FROM MY TOYOTA DEALER THAT THERE WAS A HOLE RUSTED THROUGH MY FRAME BUT TOYOTA WOULD REPLACE THE FRAME AND IT IS STILL SAFE TO DRIVE. I WOULD, HOWE...

Sep 3, 2014 Steering 65,000 mi

HI, I HAVE AN OPEN FILE WITH THE TOYOTA CORPORATION AT 1-800-331-4331, MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I LIVE IN FAIRBANKS, ALASKA. CASE # [XXX]. IN SEPT. OF 2012 MY TRUCK WAS AT 61,000 MILES AND I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR MAINTENANCE AND THEY CHECKED A RECALL ON THE SPIRAL CABLE AND TOLD ME THAT MY TRUCK DIDN'...

Sep 3, 2014 Steering 65,000 mi

HI, I HAVE AN OPEN FILE WITH THE TOYOTA CORPORATION AT 1-800-331-4331, MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I LIVE IN FAIRBANKS, ALASKA. CASE # [XXX]. IN SEPT. OF 2012 MY TRUCK WAS AT 61,000 MILES AND I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR MAINTENANCE AND THEY CHECKED A RECALL ON THE SPIRAL CABLE AND TOLD ME THAT MY TRUCK DIDN'...

Sep 2, 2014 Structure 104,000 mi

VEHICLE AT REPAIR SHOP TO BE INSPECTED AND FAILED DUE TO RUST PERFORATION OF FRAME. BROUGHT IT TO DEALER AND THEY TOOK PICTURES AND SENT TO TOYOTA AND STILL WAITING. THEY STATED UP TO 2004 YEAR MODELS WERE RECALLED FOR SAME PROBLEM BUT NOT THE 2005 YEAR MODELS WHICH MAKES NO SENSE AS 2005 IS A NEWE...

Sep 2, 2014 Structure 104,000 mi

VEHICLE AT REPAIR SHOP TO BE INSPECTED AND FAILED DUE TO RUST PERFORATION OF FRAME. BROUGHT IT TO DEALER AND THEY TOOK PICTURES AND SENT TO TOYOTA AND STILL WAITING. THEY STATED UP TO 2004 YEAR MODELS WERE RECALLED FOR SAME PROBLEM BUT NOT THE 2005 YEAR MODELS WHICH MAKES NO SENSE AS 2005 IS A NEWE...

Aug 31, 2014 Structure Crash 83,482 mi

WHEN MY VEHICLE HAD 4000 MILES ON IT I GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT THAT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ORIGINAL FRAME. THE FRAME WAS REPLACED BY A TOYOTA FACTORY FRAME PURCHASED BY THE AUTO BODY THAT WAS DOING THE WORK FROM A TOYOTA DEALER. I NOTICED RECENTLY THAT THERE WAS A EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CORROSION, WARPIN...

Aug 31, 2014 Structure Crash 83,482 mi

WHEN MY VEHICLE HAD 4000 MILES ON IT I GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT THAT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ORIGINAL FRAME. THE FRAME WAS REPLACED BY A TOYOTA FACTORY FRAME PURCHASED BY THE AUTO BODY THAT WAS DOING THE WORK FROM A TOYOTA DEALER. I NOTICED RECENTLY THAT THERE WAS A EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CORROSION, WARPIN...

Aug 27, 2014 Structure 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE RECEIVING A STATE INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE FRAME. PRIOR TO THE INSPECTION THE DEALER HAD ALSO REPLACED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LINE BECAUSE CORROSION WAS PRESENT AS WELL THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Aug 27, 2014 Structure 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE RECEIVING A STATE INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE FRAME. PRIOR TO THE INSPECTION THE DEALER HAD ALSO REPLACED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LINE BECAUSE CORROSION WAS PRESENT AS WELL THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Aug 26, 2014 Steering 185,000 mi

FELT AS IF POWER STEERING QUIT. GOING AROUND CORNERS THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RETURN TO STRAIGHT POSITION, BUT REQUIRED ME TO MANUALLY PULL THE WHEEL BACK. WE FOUND IT LOW ON PS FLUID. THAT WAS FILLED AND IT APPEARED THAT TO PRETTY MUCH SOLVE THE PROBLEM, THOUGH NOT COMPLETELY. TWO WEEKS LATER THE...

Aug 26, 2014 Steering 185,000 mi

FELT AS IF POWER STEERING QUIT. GOING AROUND CORNERS THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RETURN TO STRAIGHT POSITION, BUT REQUIRED ME TO MANUALLY PULL THE WHEEL BACK. WE FOUND IT LOW ON PS FLUID. THAT WAS FILLED AND IT APPEARED THAT TO PRETTY MUCH SOLVE THE PROBLEM, THOUGH NOT COMPLETELY. TWO WEEKS LATER THE...

Aug 25, 2014 Structure 47,775 mi

DURING PA STATE INSPECTION FRAME IS TOTALLY RUSTED AND FAILED. HOLES IN FRAME BY ENGINE BUT ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTED. THOUGHT IT WAS JUST SURFACE RUST BUT NOT THAT LUCKY. ONLY 47775 MILES. *TR

Aug 25, 2014 Structure 47,775 mi

DURING PA STATE INSPECTION FRAME IS TOTALLY RUSTED AND FAILED. HOLES IN FRAME BY ENGINE BUT ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTED. THOUGHT IT WAS JUST SURFACE RUST BUT NOT THAT LUCKY. ONLY 47775 MILES. *TR

Aug 19, 2014 Electrical System 12,098 mi

TOOK OUR 2005 TOYOTA TRUCK INTO THE TOYOTA DEALER FOR A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT P0333. THEY SAID THAT IT WAS A CABLE THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED BY ANOTHER TOYOTA DEALER DUE TO RODENT DAMAGE. SINCE THE CAR ONLY HAS 2000 MILES SINCE THAT REPAIR AND A TOTAL MILEAGE OF 12,000 MILES WE FOUND IT UNBELIEVABL...

Aug 19, 2014 Electrical System 12,098 mi

TOOK OUR 2005 TOYOTA TRUCK INTO THE TOYOTA DEALER FOR A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT P0333. THEY SAID THAT IT WAS A CABLE THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED BY ANOTHER TOYOTA DEALER DUE TO RODENT DAMAGE. SINCE THE CAR ONLY HAS 2000 MILES SINCE THAT REPAIR AND A TOTAL MILEAGE OF 12,000 MILES WE FOUND IT UNBELIEVABL...

Aug 15, 2014 Suspension 70,200 mi

I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO KOONS TOYOTA ON SATURDAY, AUG 2ND FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE DEALER CONTACTED ME AND ADVISED THE VEHICLE HAD A FRAME CONDITION THAT MADE IT TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. WHEN I GOT THERE THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE LIFT AND THE FRAME HAD EXTREME RUST AND A LARGE HOLE IN IT AND T...

Aug 15, 2014 Structure 70,200 mi

I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO KOONS TOYOTA ON SATURDAY, AUG 2ND FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE DEALER CONTACTED ME AND ADVISED THE VEHICLE HAD A FRAME CONDITION THAT MADE IT TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. WHEN I GOT THERE THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE LIFT AND THE FRAME HAD EXTREME RUST AND A LARGE HOLE IN IT AND T...

Aug 15, 2014 Suspension 70,200 mi

I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO KOONS TOYOTA ON SATURDAY, AUG 2ND FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE DEALER CONTACTED ME AND ADVISED THE VEHICLE HAD A FRAME CONDITION THAT MADE IT TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. WHEN I GOT THERE THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE LIFT AND THE FRAME HAD EXTREME RUST AND A LARGE HOLE IN IT AND T...

Aug 15, 2014 Structure 70,200 mi

I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO KOONS TOYOTA ON SATURDAY, AUG 2ND FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE DEALER CONTACTED ME AND ADVISED THE VEHICLE HAD A FRAME CONDITION THAT MADE IT TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. WHEN I GOT THERE THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE LIFT AND THE FRAME HAD EXTREME RUST AND A LARGE HOLE IN IT AND T...

Aug 14, 2014 Suspension 12,000 mi

WITHIN A YEAR OF PURCHASE, THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS BECAME SOFT AND THE TRUCK BOTTOMED OUT ON BUMPS. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALER (HADDADS, PITTSFIELD, MA) AND THEY REFUSED TO SERVICE IT CLAIMING NOTHING WAS WRONG. I LATER TOOK IT TO A SPRINGFIELD DEALERSHIP AND RECEIVED THE SAME ANSWER. I THEN TOOK IT ...

Aug 14, 2014 Steering 12,000 mi

WITHIN A YEAR OF PURCHASE, THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS BECAME SOFT AND THE TRUCK BOTTOMED OUT ON BUMPS. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALER (HADDADS, PITTSFIELD, MA) AND THEY REFUSED TO SERVICE IT CLAIMING NOTHING WAS WRONG. I LATER TOOK IT TO A SPRINGFIELD DEALERSHIP AND RECEIVED THE SAME ANSWER. I THEN TOOK IT ...

Aug 14, 2014 Suspension 12,000 mi

WITHIN A YEAR OF PURCHASE, THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS BECAME SOFT AND THE TRUCK BOTTOMED OUT ON BUMPS. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALER (HADDADS, PITTSFIELD, MA) AND THEY REFUSED TO SERVICE IT CLAIMING NOTHING WAS WRONG. I LATER TOOK IT TO A SPRINGFIELD DEALERSHIP AND RECEIVED THE SAME ANSWER. I THEN TOOK IT ...

Aug 14, 2014 Steering 12,000 mi

WITHIN A YEAR OF PURCHASE, THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS BECAME SOFT AND THE TRUCK BOTTOMED OUT ON BUMPS. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALER (HADDADS, PITTSFIELD, MA) AND THEY REFUSED TO SERVICE IT CLAIMING NOTHING WAS WRONG. I LATER TOOK IT TO A SPRINGFIELD DEALERSHIP AND RECEIVED THE SAME ANSWER. I THEN TOOK IT ...

Aug 13, 2014 Power Train 4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CLUTCH FAILED TO SHIFT AND CAUSED AN ABNORMAL ODOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CLUTCH, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF...

Aug 13, 2014 Suspension 75,000 mi

EXCESSIVE RUST ON VEHICLE FRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. *TR

Aug 13, 2014 Structure 75,000 mi

EXCESSIVE RUST ON VEHICLE FRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. *TR

Aug 13, 2014 Power Train 4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CLUTCH FAILED TO SHIFT AND CAUSED AN ABNORMAL ODOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CLUTCH, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF...

Aug 13, 2014 Suspension 75,000 mi

EXCESSIVE RUST ON VEHICLE FRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. *TR

Aug 13, 2014 Structure 75,000 mi

EXCESSIVE RUST ON VEHICLE FRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. *TR

Aug 6, 2014 Structure

TOYOTA HAS RECEIVED REPORTS THAT CERTAIN 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR TACOMA VEHICLES OPERATED IN SPECIFIC COLD CLIMATE AREAS (COLD CLIMATE STATES) WITH HIGH ROAD SALT USAGE MAY EXHIBIT MORE-THAN-NORMAL CORROSION TO THE VEHICLE'S FRAME. TOYOTA INVESTIGATED THESE REPORTS AND DETERMINED THAT THE FRAMES IN SOM...

Aug 6, 2014 Structure 71,596 mi

I TOOK MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCESS CAB 4X4 IN FOR SERVICE WHEN I WAS TOLD BY THE THAT I HAD TWO RUST HOLES IN MY FRAME NEAR THE FRONT SUSPENSION ON BOTH SIDES. ONE IS APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH ROUND ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE OTHER IS APPROX. 4 INCHES ROUND ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK MAIN...

Aug 6, 2014 Structure

TOYOTA HAS RECEIVED REPORTS THAT CERTAIN 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR TACOMA VEHICLES OPERATED IN SPECIFIC COLD CLIMATE AREAS (COLD CLIMATE STATES) WITH HIGH ROAD SALT USAGE MAY EXHIBIT MORE-THAN-NORMAL CORROSION TO THE VEHICLE'S FRAME. TOYOTA INVESTIGATED THESE REPORTS AND DETERMINED THAT THE FRAMES IN SOM...

Aug 6, 2014 Structure 71,596 mi

I TOOK MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCESS CAB 4X4 IN FOR SERVICE WHEN I WAS TOLD BY THE THAT I HAD TWO RUST HOLES IN MY FRAME NEAR THE FRONT SUSPENSION ON BOTH SIDES. ONE IS APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH ROUND ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE OTHER IS APPROX. 4 INCHES ROUND ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK MAIN...

Jul 24, 2014 Visibility/wiper 50,000 mi

THE SUN VISORS, FIRST ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, THEN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, MADE A CRUNCHING SOUND WHEN PULLED DOWN TO BLOCK THE SUN AND, AFTERWARD, WOULD NOT HOLD ITSELF IN ITS UPWARD POSITION. AT FIRST, IT WAS MERELY ANNOYING, SINCE IT DIDN'T BLOCK MUCH OF MY VIEW OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD, BUT WITHIN A M...

Jul 24, 2014 Visibility/wiper 50,000 mi

THE SUN VISORS, FIRST ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, THEN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, MADE A CRUNCHING SOUND WHEN PULLED DOWN TO BLOCK THE SUN AND, AFTERWARD, WOULD NOT HOLD ITSELF IN ITS UPWARD POSITION. AT FIRST, IT WAS MERELY ANNOYING, SINCE IT DIDN'T BLOCK MUCH OF MY VIEW OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD, BUT WITHIN A M...

Jul 12, 2014 Steering 95,000 mi

MY TACOMA WAS APPROXIMATELY FOUR YEARS OLD WITH LESS THEN 50,000 MILES WHEN THE STEERING BEGAN TO LOCK UP UPON MAKING A TURN. I RESEARCHED AND FOUND OTHER TACOMA OWNERS HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS. THE QUICK SOLUTION WAS TO SPRAY LUBRICATING OIL OR PUT GREASE ON THE INTERMEDIATE NO.2 STEERING SHAFT AT T...

Jul 12, 2014 Steering 95,000 mi

MY TACOMA WAS APPROXIMATELY FOUR YEARS OLD WITH LESS THEN 50,000 MILES WHEN THE STEERING BEGAN TO LOCK UP UPON MAKING A TURN. I RESEARCHED AND FOUND OTHER TACOMA OWNERS HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS. THE QUICK SOLUTION WAS TO SPRAY LUBRICATING OIL OR PUT GREASE ON THE INTERMEDIATE NO.2 STEERING SHAFT AT T...

Jul 11, 2014 Structure 93,000 mi

THE FRAME OF MY 2005 TACOMA HAS DEVELOPED A HOLE. I HAVE ONLY OWNED THE VEHICLE SINCE MARCH OF 2013, AND HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT IT TO THE DEALER SINCE A MONTH AFTER BUYING IT. THE METAL IS FLAKING OFF ALL OVER THE FRAME AND TOYOTA HAS ISSUED A LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN, BUT THEY ARE CLAIMING THEY CA...

Jul 11, 2014 Structure 93,000 mi

THE FRAME OF MY 2005 TACOMA HAS DEVELOPED A HOLE. I HAVE ONLY OWNED THE VEHICLE SINCE MARCH OF 2013, AND HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT IT TO THE DEALER SINCE A MONTH AFTER BUYING IT. THE METAL IS FLAKING OFF ALL OVER THE FRAME AND TOYOTA HAS ISSUED A LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN, BUT THEY ARE CLAIMING THEY CA...

Jul 8, 2014 Structure 192,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND THE BRACKETS WERE CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 192,000.

Jul 8, 2014 Structure 192,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND THE BRACKETS WERE CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 192,000.

Jul 2, 2014 Structure

BOUGHT A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, AFTER HAVING A LOOK UNDER THE TRUCK I NOTICED SOME RUST ON THE FRAME, AS I LOOKED CLOSER I FOUND THAT THE RUST WAS SO BAD IT WAS CAUSING THE FRAME TO TWIST, I HAVE CONTACTED TOYOTA AND IN THE FIRST 2 EMAILS THEY SAID THEY WILL DO NOTHING SO I ASKED TO SPEAK TO SOMEONE HI...

Jul 2, 2014 Structure

BOUGHT A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, AFTER HAVING A LOOK UNDER THE TRUCK I NOTICED SOME RUST ON THE FRAME, AS I LOOKED CLOSER I FOUND THAT THE RUST WAS SO BAD IT WAS CAUSING THE FRAME TO TWIST, I HAVE CONTACTED TOYOTA AND IN THE FIRST 2 EMAILS THEY SAID THEY WILL DO NOTHING SO I ASKED TO SPEAK TO SOMEONE HI...

Jun 20, 2014 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED A BRACKET ON HIS DRIVEWAY AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED, THE STEERING LINKAGE AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE WHEEL MOUNT WERE AFFECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWA...

Jun 20, 2014 Steering 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED A BRACKET ON HIS DRIVEWAY AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED, THE STEERING LINKAGE AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE WHEEL MOUNT WERE AFFECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWA...

Jun 20, 2014 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED A BRACKET ON HIS DRIVEWAY AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED, THE STEERING LINKAGE AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE WHEEL MOUNT WERE AFFECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWA...

Jun 20, 2014 Steering 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED A BRACKET ON HIS DRIVEWAY AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED, THE STEERING LINKAGE AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE WHEEL MOUNT WERE AFFECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWA...

Jun 17, 2014 Structure 130,611 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN FOR STATE INSPECTION AND FOUND TO HAVE HOLES RUSTED IN FRAME WHICH WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS TOLD AT THE PRESENT TIME THERE IS NO RECALL IN MY AREA WHICH IS PENNSYLVANIA. I WAS TOLD THAT THE BOSTON AREA HAS A RECALL ON 2005 TO 2008 FOR MY VEHICL...

Jun 17, 2014 Structure 130,611 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN FOR STATE INSPECTION AND FOUND TO HAVE HOLES RUSTED IN FRAME WHICH WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS TOLD AT THE PRESENT TIME THERE IS NO RECALL IN MY AREA WHICH IS PENNSYLVANIA. I WAS TOLD THAT THE BOSTON AREA HAS A RECALL ON 2005 TO 2008 FOR MY VEHICL...

Jun 13, 2014 Structure 200,000 mi

THE FRAME IS RUSTING AND THE DOOR HANDLES HAVE RUST STAINS BLEEDING ALL OVER THE DOOR. *JS

Jun 13, 2014 Engine 137,000 mi

AFTER REPAIR OF 2 RECALLS-SPIRAL CABLE AND SEAT BELT, A WHINING NOISE STARTED AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. THE WHINE GETS LOUDER AS DURING ACCELERATION. THE WHINE WAS NOT THERE BEFORE THE REPAIR OF THE TWO RECALLS. *JS

Jun 13, 2014 Unknown Or Other 137,000 mi

AFTER REPAIR OF 2 RECALLS-SPIRAL CABLE AND SEAT BELT, A WHINING NOISE STARTED AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. THE WHINE GETS LOUDER AS DURING ACCELERATION. THE WHINE WAS NOT THERE BEFORE THE REPAIR OF THE TWO RECALLS. *JS

Jun 13, 2014 Structure 200,000 mi

THE FRAME IS RUSTING AND THE DOOR HANDLES HAVE RUST STAINS BLEEDING ALL OVER THE DOOR. *JS

Jun 13, 2014 Engine 137,000 mi

AFTER REPAIR OF 2 RECALLS-SPIRAL CABLE AND SEAT BELT, A WHINING NOISE STARTED AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. THE WHINE GETS LOUDER AS DURING ACCELERATION. THE WHINE WAS NOT THERE BEFORE THE REPAIR OF THE TWO RECALLS. *JS

Jun 13, 2014 Unknown Or Other 137,000 mi

AFTER REPAIR OF 2 RECALLS-SPIRAL CABLE AND SEAT BELT, A WHINING NOISE STARTED AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. THE WHINE GETS LOUDER AS DURING ACCELERATION. THE WHINE WAS NOT THERE BEFORE THE REPAIR OF THE TWO RECALLS. *JS

Jun 9, 2014 Structure 134,000 mi

PERFORMING AN INSPECTION ON THE CHASSIS OF MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA AND DISCOVERED RUSTED HOLES IN THE FRAME (ONE ON EACH FRAME RAIL) JUST BEHIND THE FRONT SUSPENSION LARGE ENOUGH TO PUT MY HAND THROUGH. TOYOTA HAS ISSUED A LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN E0D TO COAT OR REPLACED ROTTED FRAMES (RELEASED 5/4/1...

Jun 9, 2014 Structure 134,000 mi

PERFORMING AN INSPECTION ON THE CHASSIS OF MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA AND DISCOVERED RUSTED HOLES IN THE FRAME (ONE ON EACH FRAME RAIL) JUST BEHIND THE FRONT SUSPENSION LARGE ENOUGH TO PUT MY HAND THROUGH. TOYOTA HAS ISSUED A LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN E0D TO COAT OR REPLACED ROTTED FRAMES (RELEASED 5/4/1...

Jun 8, 2014 Structure 140,000 mi

ON MAY 27TH 2014 I TOOK MY TRUCK TO BE INSPECTED TO FIND OUT THAT THE FRAME HAS A HOLE CREATED BY RUST ON THE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE TRUCK. I CONTACTED TOYOTA TO FIND OUT THERE IS NO RECALL AVAILABLE AND THAT THERE HAS BEEN RECALLS IN THE PAST FOR OLDER YEAR MODELS OF THE TOYOTA TRUCKS. I FEEL W...

Jun 8, 2014 Structure 140,000 mi

ON MAY 27TH 2014 I TOOK MY TRUCK TO BE INSPECTED TO FIND OUT THAT THE FRAME HAS A HOLE CREATED BY RUST ON THE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE TRUCK. I CONTACTED TOYOTA TO FIND OUT THERE IS NO RECALL AVAILABLE AND THAT THERE HAS BEEN RECALLS IN THE PAST FOR OLDER YEAR MODELS OF THE TOYOTA TRUCKS. I FEEL W...

Jun 5, 2014 Structure 130,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING IS THE DEALER INSPECTION REPORT FOR MY TRUCK: "FOUND EXTREME CORROSION TO FRAME. TOW HOOK AND DRIVER SIDE SWAY BAR MOUNT UNABLE TO RE-ATTACH DUE TO FRAME PERFORATION FRONT CROSS MEMBER MISSING (RUSTED OFF) FOUND HOLE IN LEFT SIDE OF FRAME. STEERING RACK MOUNTS EXTREMELY PERFORATED, RE...

Jun 5, 2014 Steering 130,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING IS THE DEALER INSPECTION REPORT FOR MY TRUCK: "FOUND EXTREME CORROSION TO FRAME. TOW HOOK AND DRIVER SIDE SWAY BAR MOUNT UNABLE TO RE-ATTACH DUE TO FRAME PERFORATION FRONT CROSS MEMBER MISSING (RUSTED OFF) FOUND HOLE IN LEFT SIDE OF FRAME. STEERING RACK MOUNTS EXTREMELY PERFORATED, RE...

Jun 5, 2014 Suspension 130,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING IS THE DEALER INSPECTION REPORT FOR MY TRUCK: "FOUND EXTREME CORROSION TO FRAME. TOW HOOK AND DRIVER SIDE SWAY BAR MOUNT UNABLE TO RE-ATTACH DUE TO FRAME PERFORATION FRONT CROSS MEMBER MISSING (RUSTED OFF) FOUND HOLE IN LEFT SIDE OF FRAME. STEERING RACK MOUNTS EXTREMELY PERFORATED, RE...

Jun 5, 2014 Engine 130,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING IS THE DEALER INSPECTION REPORT FOR MY TRUCK: "FOUND EXTREME CORROSION TO FRAME. TOW HOOK AND DRIVER SIDE SWAY BAR MOUNT UNABLE TO RE-ATTACH DUE TO FRAME PERFORATION FRONT CROSS MEMBER MISSING (RUSTED OFF) FOUND HOLE IN LEFT SIDE OF FRAME. STEERING RACK MOUNTS EXTREMELY PERFORATED, RE...

Jun 5, 2014 Structure 130,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING IS THE DEALER INSPECTION REPORT FOR MY TRUCK: "FOUND EXTREME CORROSION TO FRAME. TOW HOOK AND DRIVER SIDE SWAY BAR MOUNT UNABLE TO RE-ATTACH DUE TO FRAME PERFORATION FRONT CROSS MEMBER MISSING (RUSTED OFF) FOUND HOLE IN LEFT SIDE OF FRAME. STEERING RACK MOUNTS EXTREMELY PERFORATED, RE...

Jun 5, 2014 Steering 130,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING IS THE DEALER INSPECTION REPORT FOR MY TRUCK: "FOUND EXTREME CORROSION TO FRAME. TOW HOOK AND DRIVER SIDE SWAY BAR MOUNT UNABLE TO RE-ATTACH DUE TO FRAME PERFORATION FRONT CROSS MEMBER MISSING (RUSTED OFF) FOUND HOLE IN LEFT SIDE OF FRAME. STEERING RACK MOUNTS EXTREMELY PERFORATED, RE...

Jun 5, 2014 Suspension 130,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING IS THE DEALER INSPECTION REPORT FOR MY TRUCK: "FOUND EXTREME CORROSION TO FRAME. TOW HOOK AND DRIVER SIDE SWAY BAR MOUNT UNABLE TO RE-ATTACH DUE TO FRAME PERFORATION FRONT CROSS MEMBER MISSING (RUSTED OFF) FOUND HOLE IN LEFT SIDE OF FRAME. STEERING RACK MOUNTS EXTREMELY PERFORATED, RE...

Jun 5, 2014 Engine 130,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING IS THE DEALER INSPECTION REPORT FOR MY TRUCK: "FOUND EXTREME CORROSION TO FRAME. TOW HOOK AND DRIVER SIDE SWAY BAR MOUNT UNABLE TO RE-ATTACH DUE TO FRAME PERFORATION FRONT CROSS MEMBER MISSING (RUSTED OFF) FOUND HOLE IN LEFT SIDE OF FRAME. STEERING RACK MOUNTS EXTREMELY PERFORATED, RE...

May 26, 2014 Steering 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING STEERING SUDDENLY GOT HARD. THEN IT WAS NORMAL AGAIN FOR A BIT. I NOTICED THAT AFTER MAKING LEFT TURN IT WAS HARD TO STEER RIGHT AND VICE VERSA WHEN TURNING RIGHT. CHECKED POWER STEERING AND WAS GOOD. RESEARCH ON FORUMS SUGGESTED A EXPOSED KNUCKLE ON A PART 45203A CALLED SHAFT, STEERIN...

May 26, 2014 Steering 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING STEERING SUDDENLY GOT HARD. THEN IT WAS NORMAL AGAIN FOR A BIT. I NOTICED THAT AFTER MAKING LEFT TURN IT WAS HARD TO STEER RIGHT AND VICE VERSA WHEN TURNING RIGHT. CHECKED POWER STEERING AND WAS GOOD. RESEARCH ON FORUMS SUGGESTED A EXPOSED KNUCKLE ON A PART 45203A CALLED SHAFT, STEERIN...

May 24, 2014 Structure 61,000 mi

ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, BOUGHT NEW IN NOVEMBER 2004. 61000 MILES. VEHICLE MOSTLY GARAGED WHEN NOT IN USE. FRAME AND FRAME SUB COMPONENTS ARE COMPLETELY COVERED WITH RUST. SEVERAL HOLES IN FRAME, INCLUDING ONE IN THE BOXED SECTION THE SIZE OF A COCA COLA CAN. SEVERAL AREAS OF THE FRAM...

May 24, 2014 Structure 61,000 mi

ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, BOUGHT NEW IN NOVEMBER 2004. 61000 MILES. VEHICLE MOSTLY GARAGED WHEN NOT IN USE. FRAME AND FRAME SUB COMPONENTS ARE COMPLETELY COVERED WITH RUST. SEVERAL HOLES IN FRAME, INCLUDING ONE IN THE BOXED SECTION THE SIZE OF A COCA COLA CAN. SEVERAL AREAS OF THE FRAM...

May 19, 2014 Structure 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED AND RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.

May 19, 2014 Structure 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED AND RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.

May 19, 2014 Structure 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED AND RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.

May 19, 2014 Structure 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED AND RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.

May 14, 2014 Suspension 120,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD SPORT DOUBLE CAB AND DISCOVERED IT HAD SEVERE AND DANGEROUS FRAME RUST. IT HAS A HOLE RUSTED THROUGH THE FRAME IN THE FRONT AND LARGE RUST FLAKES ARE FALLING OFF IN OTHER VARIOUS PLACES. UPON DOING RESEARCH, I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE MASSIVE RECALLS REGARD...

May 14, 2014 Structure 120,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD SPORT DOUBLE CAB AND DISCOVERED IT HAD SEVERE AND DANGEROUS FRAME RUST. IT HAS A HOLE RUSTED THROUGH THE FRAME IN THE FRONT AND LARGE RUST FLAKES ARE FALLING OFF IN OTHER VARIOUS PLACES. UPON DOING RESEARCH, I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE MASSIVE RECALLS REGARD...

May 14, 2014 Suspension 120,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD SPORT DOUBLE CAB AND DISCOVERED IT HAD SEVERE AND DANGEROUS FRAME RUST. IT HAS A HOLE RUSTED THROUGH THE FRAME IN THE FRONT AND LARGE RUST FLAKES ARE FALLING OFF IN OTHER VARIOUS PLACES. UPON DOING RESEARCH, I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE MASSIVE RECALLS REGARD...

May 14, 2014 Structure 120,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD SPORT DOUBLE CAB AND DISCOVERED IT HAD SEVERE AND DANGEROUS FRAME RUST. IT HAS A HOLE RUSTED THROUGH THE FRAME IN THE FRONT AND LARGE RUST FLAKES ARE FALLING OFF IN OTHER VARIOUS PLACES. UPON DOING RESEARCH, I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE MASSIVE RECALLS REGARD...

May 8, 2014 Structure 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FRAME WAS PERFORATED DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MIL...

May 8, 2014 Structure 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FRAME WAS PERFORATED DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MIL...

May 7, 2014 Structure 167,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THIS IS MY SECOND TOYOTA TRUCK AND I DO REALLY LOVE MY TRUCK. MY LAST PICKUP WAS A 1999 EXT PICKUP WITH A LOT OF RUST ON IT WHEN I QUALIFIED FOR A BUYBACK DEAL. LAST WEEK I BROUGHT MY 2005 INTO THE KENNY ROSS TOYOTA DEALER IN CORAOPLIS, PA TO HAVE THEM INSPECT MY VEHIC...

May 7, 2014 Structure 167,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THIS IS MY SECOND TOYOTA TRUCK AND I DO REALLY LOVE MY TRUCK. MY LAST PICKUP WAS A 1999 EXT PICKUP WITH A LOT OF RUST ON IT WHEN I QUALIFIED FOR A BUYBACK DEAL. LAST WEEK I BROUGHT MY 2005 INTO THE KENNY ROSS TOYOTA DEALER IN CORAOPLIS, PA TO HAVE THEM INSPECT MY VEHIC...

May 6, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, ONE OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURED AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABL...

May 6, 2014 Structure 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, ONE OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURED AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABL...

May 6, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, ONE OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURED AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABL...

May 6, 2014 Structure 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, ONE OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURED AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABL...

Apr 28, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED ABNORMALLY AS THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED, BUT HE WAS ON SITE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Apr 28, 2014 Steering 110,000 mi

WHILE TURNING INTO A MILD CORNER,STEERING STARTED BINDING UP,HAD TO REALLY PULL ON THE WHEEL, AS IF POWER STEERING WENT AWAY. STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT RETURN,HAD TO PULL IT BACK TO STRAIGHTEN OUT. I KNOW MY WIFE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PULL IT TO GET THROUGH CORNER. *JS

Apr 28, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED ABNORMALLY AS THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED, BUT HE WAS ON SITE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Apr 28, 2014 Steering 110,000 mi

WHILE TURNING INTO A MILD CORNER,STEERING STARTED BINDING UP,HAD TO REALLY PULL ON THE WHEEL, AS IF POWER STEERING WENT AWAY. STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT RETURN,HAD TO PULL IT BACK TO STRAIGHTEN OUT. I KNOW MY WIFE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PULL IT TO GET THROUGH CORNER. *JS

Apr 21, 2014 Suspension 96,037 mi

NORMAL DRIVING ON THE STREET I NOTICED A NOISE ON THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE AND I STOPPED TO VERIFY WHAT HAPPEN WHEN AND I REALIZE THAT THE REAR RIGHT SPRING ASSEMBLY WAS BROKEN ( SPLIT APART IN TWO SECTIONS). *TR

Apr 21, 2014 Wheels 96,037 mi

NORMAL DRIVING ON THE STREET I NOTICED A NOISE ON THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE AND I STOPPED TO VERIFY WHAT HAPPEN WHEN AND I REALIZE THAT THE REAR RIGHT SPRING ASSEMBLY WAS BROKEN ( SPLIT APART IN TWO SECTIONS). *TR

Apr 21, 2014 Suspension 96,037 mi

NORMAL DRIVING ON THE STREET I NOTICED A NOISE ON THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE AND I STOPPED TO VERIFY WHAT HAPPEN WHEN AND I REALIZE THAT THE REAR RIGHT SPRING ASSEMBLY WAS BROKEN ( SPLIT APART IN TWO SECTIONS). *TR

Apr 21, 2014 Wheels 96,037 mi

NORMAL DRIVING ON THE STREET I NOTICED A NOISE ON THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE AND I STOPPED TO VERIFY WHAT HAPPEN WHEN AND I REALIZE THAT THE REAR RIGHT SPRING ASSEMBLY WAS BROKEN ( SPLIT APART IN TWO SECTIONS). *TR

Apr 18, 2014 Air Bags 80,000 mi

THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND HAS MOSTLY STAYED ON FOR QUITE A WHILE. TOYOTA ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE SPIRAL/CLOCKSPRING CABLE ON MY VEHICLE IN MARCH 2012, WHICH ADDRESSED THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE PROBLEM ON MY VEHICLE HAS GOTTEN WORSE. I TOOK IT TO ...

Apr 18, 2014 Air Bags 80,000 mi

THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND HAS MOSTLY STAYED ON FOR QUITE A WHILE. TOYOTA ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE SPIRAL/CLOCKSPRING CABLE ON MY VEHICLE IN MARCH 2012, WHICH ADDRESSED THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE PROBLEM ON MY VEHICLE HAS GOTTEN WORSE. I TOOK IT TO ...

Apr 17, 2014 Structure 127,500 mi

FRAME RUST NOTICED WHILE CONDUCTING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON TRUCK. THE WHOLE FRAME IS NOT RUSTED BUT THERE IS A LARGE WHOLE JUST BEHIND THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *TT

Apr 17, 2014 Structure 127,500 mi

FRAME RUST NOTICED WHILE CONDUCTING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON TRUCK. THE WHOLE FRAME IS NOT RUSTED BUT THERE IS A LARGE WHOLE JUST BEHIND THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *TT

Apr 15, 2014 Structure 105,462 mi

SAFETY INSPECTION REVEALED EXTREAME CORROSION OF THE FRAME AND WEAKENING AROUND THE MOTOR MOUNT AREA OF THE FRAME, WHERE THE MOUNTS ARE WELDED TO THE FRAME RAILS. POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL IF MOTOR MOUNT COLLAPSES THROUGH THE FRAME RAIL AND MOTOR RESTS ON STEERING SHAFT. I HAVE DONE RES...

Apr 15, 2014 Structure 105,462 mi

SAFETY INSPECTION REVEALED EXTREAME CORROSION OF THE FRAME AND WEAKENING AROUND THE MOTOR MOUNT AREA OF THE FRAME, WHERE THE MOUNTS ARE WELDED TO THE FRAME RAILS. POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL IF MOTOR MOUNT COLLAPSES THROUGH THE FRAME RAIL AND MOTOR RESTS ON STEERING SHAFT. I HAVE DONE RES...

Apr 11, 2014 Structure 120,000 mi

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA VEHICLE, FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO A HOLE IN THE FRAME. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF RUST ON THE ENTIRE FRAME AREA. A PINHOLE WAS DISCOVERED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DENIED A PASSING INSPECTION. WAS SUGGESTED THAT I TAKE IT TO A FRAME WELDING SPECIALIST TO HAVE IT WELDED. TOYOTA NEEDS T...

Apr 11, 2014 Structure 120,000 mi

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA VEHICLE, FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO A HOLE IN THE FRAME. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF RUST ON THE ENTIRE FRAME AREA. A PINHOLE WAS DISCOVERED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DENIED A PASSING INSPECTION. WAS SUGGESTED THAT I TAKE IT TO A FRAME WELDING SPECIALIST TO HAVE IT WELDED. TOYOTA NEEDS T...

Apr 5, 2014 Air Bags

LIKE MANY OTHER TOYOTA TACOMA OWNERS, MY AIRBAG DASHBOARD LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED LAST YEAR. AFTER RESEARCHING IT, TOYOTA HAD ISSUED A PRESS RELEASE ACKNOWLEDGING A PROBLEM WITH THE "SPIRAL CABLE" AND INDICATED THEY WERE GATHERING THE PARTS AND WOULD SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS. I NEVER RECEIV...

Apr 5, 2014 Air Bags

LIKE MANY OTHER TOYOTA TACOMA OWNERS, MY AIRBAG DASHBOARD LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED LAST YEAR. AFTER RESEARCHING IT, TOYOTA HAD ISSUED A PRESS RELEASE ACKNOWLEDGING A PROBLEM WITH THE "SPIRAL CABLE" AND INDICATED THEY WERE GATHERING THE PARTS AND WOULD SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS. I NEVER RECEIV...

Mar 31, 2014 Structure 195,000 mi

LAST FALL, I WAS ADVISED BY A PRIVATE GARAGE THAT MY 2005 TACOMA HAD EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST. I BROUGHT IT TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND I SHOULD NOT DRIVE IT UNTIL THE FRAME WAS REPAIRED. I OPENED A CASE WITH TOYOTA AND HAVE HEA...

Mar 31, 2014 Air Bags 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS AS 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V092000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE MANUFACTURE AND DEALER WERE BOTH MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL...

Mar 31, 2014 Structure 195,000 mi

LAST FALL, I WAS ADVISED BY A PRIVATE GARAGE THAT MY 2005 TACOMA HAD EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST. I BROUGHT IT TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND I SHOULD NOT DRIVE IT UNTIL THE FRAME WAS REPAIRED. I OPENED A CASE WITH TOYOTA AND HAVE HEA...

Mar 31, 2014 Air Bags 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS AS 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V092000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE MANUFACTURE AND DEALER WERE BOTH MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL...

Mar 29, 2014 Structure 130,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME OF MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA AND ALSO RUST HOLE THROUGH THE FRAME/LEAF SPRING MOUNT ON THE RIGHT SIDE. I DID CONTACT AND SEND PICTURES TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER FILE# STATING THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WONT REPAIR THIS UNSAFE CONDIT...

Mar 29, 2014 Suspension 130,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME OF MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA AND ALSO RUST HOLE THROUGH THE FRAME/LEAF SPRING MOUNT ON THE RIGHT SIDE. I DID CONTACT AND SEND PICTURES TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER FILE# STATING THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WONT REPAIR THIS UNSAFE CONDIT...

Mar 29, 2014 Power Train 130,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME OF MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA AND ALSO RUST HOLE THROUGH THE FRAME/LEAF SPRING MOUNT ON THE RIGHT SIDE. I DID CONTACT AND SEND PICTURES TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER FILE# STATING THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WONT REPAIR THIS UNSAFE CONDIT...

Mar 29, 2014 Structure 130,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME OF MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA AND ALSO RUST HOLE THROUGH THE FRAME/LEAF SPRING MOUNT ON THE RIGHT SIDE. I DID CONTACT AND SEND PICTURES TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER FILE# STATING THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WONT REPAIR THIS UNSAFE CONDIT...

Mar 29, 2014 Suspension 130,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME OF MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA AND ALSO RUST HOLE THROUGH THE FRAME/LEAF SPRING MOUNT ON THE RIGHT SIDE. I DID CONTACT AND SEND PICTURES TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER FILE# STATING THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WONT REPAIR THIS UNSAFE CONDIT...

Mar 29, 2014 Power Train 130,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME OF MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA AND ALSO RUST HOLE THROUGH THE FRAME/LEAF SPRING MOUNT ON THE RIGHT SIDE. I DID CONTACT AND SEND PICTURES TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER FILE# STATING THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WONT REPAIR THIS UNSAFE CONDIT...

Mar 26, 2014 Structure 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, HE DID AN INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.

Mar 26, 2014 Structure 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, HE DID AN INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.

Mar 24, 2014 Steering 110,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA FIRST ISSUE IS THE STEERING, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE TURNING THE STEERING HAS "LOCKED UP" , THE STEERING GETS EXTREMITY HARD TO TURN IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. AFTER MY OWN RESEARCH I DISCOVERED THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING SHAFT WILL LOCK UP OR GET EXTREMELY HARD TO TUR...

Mar 24, 2014 Structure 110,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA FIRST ISSUE IS THE STEERING, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE TURNING THE STEERING HAS "LOCKED UP" , THE STEERING GETS EXTREMITY HARD TO TURN IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. AFTER MY OWN RESEARCH I DISCOVERED THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING SHAFT WILL LOCK UP OR GET EXTREMELY HARD TO TUR...

Mar 24, 2014 Steering 110,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA FIRST ISSUE IS THE STEERING, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE TURNING THE STEERING HAS "LOCKED UP" , THE STEERING GETS EXTREMITY HARD TO TURN IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. AFTER MY OWN RESEARCH I DISCOVERED THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING SHAFT WILL LOCK UP OR GET EXTREMELY HARD TO TUR...

Mar 24, 2014 Structure 110,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA FIRST ISSUE IS THE STEERING, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE TURNING THE STEERING HAS "LOCKED UP" , THE STEERING GETS EXTREMITY HARD TO TURN IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. AFTER MY OWN RESEARCH I DISCOVERED THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING SHAFT WILL LOCK UP OR GET EXTREMELY HARD TO TUR...

Mar 20, 2014 Structure 194,151 mi

WAS ADVISED OF SEVERE RUST PROBLEM ON FRAME OF VEHICLE BY INDEPENDENT GARAGE. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER FOR INSPECTION AFTER OPENING A CASE WITH TOYOTA (1308190057). DEALER SERVICE MANAGER WROTE ON INVOICE "ADVISED CUSTOMER THAT HOLE IN FRAME FRT LEFT SIDE CALL #800 NUMBER FOR TOYOTA ...

Mar 20, 2014 Structure 194,151 mi

WAS ADVISED OF SEVERE RUST PROBLEM ON FRAME OF VEHICLE BY INDEPENDENT GARAGE. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER FOR INSPECTION AFTER OPENING A CASE WITH TOYOTA (1308190057). DEALER SERVICE MANAGER WROTE ON INVOICE "ADVISED CUSTOMER THAT HOLE IN FRAME FRT LEFT SIDE CALL #800 NUMBER FOR TOYOTA ...

Mar 19, 2014 Suspension 145,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PICK UP LISTED ABOVE. BACK IN THE FALL OF 2013 I WAS ADVISED BY MY LOCAL MECHANIC THAT MY TRUCK HAD FRAME ROT NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO LIA TOYOTA IN COLONIE, NY AND THEY DOCUMENTED THE PROBLEM. SEVERAL MONTHS...

Mar 19, 2014 Structure 145,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PICK UP LISTED ABOVE. BACK IN THE FALL OF 2013 I WAS ADVISED BY MY LOCAL MECHANIC THAT MY TRUCK HAD FRAME ROT NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO LIA TOYOTA IN COLONIE, NY AND THEY DOCUMENTED THE PROBLEM. SEVERAL MONTHS...

Mar 19, 2014 Suspension 145,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PICK UP LISTED ABOVE. BACK IN THE FALL OF 2013 I WAS ADVISED BY MY LOCAL MECHANIC THAT MY TRUCK HAD FRAME ROT NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO LIA TOYOTA IN COLONIE, NY AND THEY DOCUMENTED THE PROBLEM. SEVERAL MONTHS...

Mar 19, 2014 Structure 145,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PICK UP LISTED ABOVE. BACK IN THE FALL OF 2013 I WAS ADVISED BY MY LOCAL MECHANIC THAT MY TRUCK HAD FRAME ROT NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO LIA TOYOTA IN COLONIE, NY AND THEY DOCUMENTED THE PROBLEM. SEVERAL MONTHS...

Mar 16, 2014 Structure 47,026 mi

I HAD THIS VEHICLE INSPECTED BY TOYOTA AND THEY STATED SURFACE RUST ON FRAME. THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS 47000 MILES AND THE RUST IS NOT SURFACE RUST, IN MY OPINION, FOR THE MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO DETERIORATE IF TOYOTA DOESN'T DO SOMETHING ABOUT REPAIRING OR REPLACING THE FRAME. TOYOTA ...

Mar 16, 2014 Structure 47,026 mi

I HAD THIS VEHICLE INSPECTED BY TOYOTA AND THEY STATED SURFACE RUST ON FRAME. THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS 47000 MILES AND THE RUST IS NOT SURFACE RUST, IN MY OPINION, FOR THE MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO DETERIORATE IF TOYOTA DOESN'T DO SOMETHING ABOUT REPAIRING OR REPLACING THE FRAME. TOYOTA ...

Mar 15, 2014 Suspension 47,000 mi

THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK IS RUSTING OUT AT AN ACCELERATED RATE. THE WELDS ARE RUSTING OUT AT HIGH STRESS POINTS (ENGINE MOUNTS AND SUSPENSION AREAS). TOYOTA HAS A HISTORY OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THE TACOMA. *TR

Mar 15, 2014 Structure 47,000 mi

THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK IS RUSTING OUT AT AN ACCELERATED RATE. THE WELDS ARE RUSTING OUT AT HIGH STRESS POINTS (ENGINE MOUNTS AND SUSPENSION AREAS). TOYOTA HAS A HISTORY OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THE TACOMA. *TR

Mar 15, 2014 Suspension 47,000 mi

THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK IS RUSTING OUT AT AN ACCELERATED RATE. THE WELDS ARE RUSTING OUT AT HIGH STRESS POINTS (ENGINE MOUNTS AND SUSPENSION AREAS). TOYOTA HAS A HISTORY OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THE TACOMA. *TR

Mar 15, 2014 Structure 47,000 mi

THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK IS RUSTING OUT AT AN ACCELERATED RATE. THE WELDS ARE RUSTING OUT AT HIGH STRESS POINTS (ENGINE MOUNTS AND SUSPENSION AREAS). TOYOTA HAS A HISTORY OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THE TACOMA. *TR

Mar 14, 2014 Suspension 109,100 mi

I TOOK MY TRUCK TO GET IT INSPECTED AND THEY SAID THERE ARE HOLES IN THE FRAME A LARGE AS MY HAND. IT WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MY 2 LITTLE SONS AROUND IN THIS VEHICLE WHICH HAS BEEN UNSAFE FOR A LONG TIME. THE HOLES ARE BIG ENOUGH TO HAVE STARTED YEARS AG...

Mar 14, 2014 Structure 109,100 mi

I TOOK MY TRUCK TO GET IT INSPECTED AND THEY SAID THERE ARE HOLES IN THE FRAME A LARGE AS MY HAND. IT WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MY 2 LITTLE SONS AROUND IN THIS VEHICLE WHICH HAS BEEN UNSAFE FOR A LONG TIME. THE HOLES ARE BIG ENOUGH TO HAVE STARTED YEARS AG...

Mar 14, 2014 Suspension 109,100 mi

I TOOK MY TRUCK TO GET IT INSPECTED AND THEY SAID THERE ARE HOLES IN THE FRAME A LARGE AS MY HAND. IT WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MY 2 LITTLE SONS AROUND IN THIS VEHICLE WHICH HAS BEEN UNSAFE FOR A LONG TIME. THE HOLES ARE BIG ENOUGH TO HAVE STARTED YEARS AG...

Mar 14, 2014 Structure 109,100 mi

I TOOK MY TRUCK TO GET IT INSPECTED AND THEY SAID THERE ARE HOLES IN THE FRAME A LARGE AS MY HAND. IT WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MY 2 LITTLE SONS AROUND IN THIS VEHICLE WHICH HAS BEEN UNSAFE FOR A LONG TIME. THE HOLES ARE BIG ENOUGH TO HAVE STARTED YEARS AG...

Mar 12, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 53,000 mi

IT WAS CLEAR AND DRY ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT. THE HOV LANE WAS DRY AND NEWLY PAVED. I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65-60 MPG WHEN I SAW BRAKE LIGHTS. I BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND STEP ON THE BRAKES AT ABOUT 300 FEET. SUDDENLY, I NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME WAS NOT STOPPING, BUT RATHER ...

Mar 12, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 53,000 mi

IT WAS CLEAR AND DRY ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT. THE HOV LANE WAS DRY AND NEWLY PAVED. I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65-60 MPG WHEN I SAW BRAKE LIGHTS. I BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND STEP ON THE BRAKES AT ABOUT 300 FEET. SUDDENLY, I NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME WAS NOT STOPPING, BUT RATHER ...

Mar 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT LUNGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. MH *TR

Mar 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT LUNGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. MH *TR

Feb 25, 2014 Structure 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, HE NOTICED THE FRAME UNDER THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS DETERIORATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED, DETERIORATED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Feb 25, 2014 Engine 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, HE NOTICED THE FRAME UNDER THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS DETERIORATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED, DETERIORATED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Feb 25, 2014 Structure 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, HE NOTICED THE FRAME UNDER THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS DETERIORATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED, DETERIORATED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Feb 25, 2014 Engine 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, HE NOTICED THE FRAME UNDER THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS DETERIORATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED, DETERIORATED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Feb 21, 2014 Structure 8,000 mi

TWO YEARS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THIS TRUCK NEW IN DECEMBER OF 2004, I STARTED TO NOTICE RUST ON THE FRAME. NOW HAVING KEPT THE TRUCK GARAGED AT ALL TIMES AND WITH SLIGHTLY OVER 31,000 MILES ON IT THE FRAME IS GETTING VERY RUSTY. *TR

Feb 21, 2014 Structure 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDER THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE METAL STRAPS USED TO SECURE THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE HAD RUSTED AND F...

Feb 21, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDER THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE METAL STRAPS USED TO SECURE THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE HAD RUSTED AND F...

Feb 21, 2014 Structure 8,000 mi

TWO YEARS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THIS TRUCK NEW IN DECEMBER OF 2004, I STARTED TO NOTICE RUST ON THE FRAME. NOW HAVING KEPT THE TRUCK GARAGED AT ALL TIMES AND WITH SLIGHTLY OVER 31,000 MILES ON IT THE FRAME IS GETTING VERY RUSTY. *TR

Feb 21, 2014 Structure 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDER THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE METAL STRAPS USED TO SECURE THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE HAD RUSTED AND F...

Feb 21, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDER THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE METAL STRAPS USED TO SECURE THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE HAD RUSTED AND F...

Feb 12, 2014 Structure Crash 58,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A CURB PARKING SPACE WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE ON MY TRUCK ACCELERATED. MY FOOT WAS ALREADY ON THE BRAKE SO I PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BUT I WAS SLOWLY MOVING FORWARD ANYWAY. MY BRAKES WERE SMOKING FROM TRYING TO STOP MY TRUCK. I HIT THE BACK OF A PARKED CAR AND PUSHED IT AP...

Feb 12, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 58,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A CURB PARKING SPACE WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE ON MY TRUCK ACCELERATED. MY FOOT WAS ALREADY ON THE BRAKE SO I PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BUT I WAS SLOWLY MOVING FORWARD ANYWAY. MY BRAKES WERE SMOKING FROM TRYING TO STOP MY TRUCK. I HIT THE BACK OF A PARKED CAR AND PUSHED IT AP...

Feb 12, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 58,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A CURB PARKING SPACE WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE ON MY TRUCK ACCELERATED. MY FOOT WAS ALREADY ON THE BRAKE SO I PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BUT I WAS SLOWLY MOVING FORWARD ANYWAY. MY BRAKES WERE SMOKING FROM TRYING TO STOP MY TRUCK. I HIT THE BACK OF A PARKED CAR AND PUSHED IT AP...

Feb 12, 2014 Structure Crash 58,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A CURB PARKING SPACE WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE ON MY TRUCK ACCELERATED. MY FOOT WAS ALREADY ON THE BRAKE SO I PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BUT I WAS SLOWLY MOVING FORWARD ANYWAY. MY BRAKES WERE SMOKING FROM TRYING TO STOP MY TRUCK. I HIT THE BACK OF A PARKED CAR AND PUSHED IT AP...

Feb 12, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 58,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A CURB PARKING SPACE WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE ON MY TRUCK ACCELERATED. MY FOOT WAS ALREADY ON THE BRAKE SO I PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BUT I WAS SLOWLY MOVING FORWARD ANYWAY. MY BRAKES WERE SMOKING FROM TRYING TO STOP MY TRUCK. I HIT THE BACK OF A PARKED CAR AND PUSHED IT AP...

Feb 12, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 58,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A CURB PARKING SPACE WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE ON MY TRUCK ACCELERATED. MY FOOT WAS ALREADY ON THE BRAKE SO I PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BUT I WAS SLOWLY MOVING FORWARD ANYWAY. MY BRAKES WERE SMOKING FROM TRYING TO STOP MY TRUCK. I HIT THE BACK OF A PARKED CAR AND PUSHED IT AP...

Feb 3, 2014 Structure 70,200 mi

INNER FRAME RAIL ON DRIVERS SIDE ROTTED THROUGH. NOTED ON A REPAIR ORDER BY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AS RUST PERFORATION ON LEFT FRONT INNER FRAME RAIL NEAR CAT CONVERTER. VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS PA STATE INSPECTION AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. 2005 TACOMA WITH 70,000 MILES. ON GOING ISSUE WITH TOYOTA FRAMES TOYOTA ...

Feb 3, 2014 Structure 70,200 mi

INNER FRAME RAIL ON DRIVERS SIDE ROTTED THROUGH. NOTED ON A REPAIR ORDER BY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AS RUST PERFORATION ON LEFT FRONT INNER FRAME RAIL NEAR CAT CONVERTER. VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS PA STATE INSPECTION AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. 2005 TACOMA WITH 70,000 MILES. ON GOING ISSUE WITH TOYOTA FRAMES TOYOTA ...

Feb 1, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 139,400 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO THE GARAGE; AS I BEGAN TO BRAKE TO BRING THE TRUCK TO A HALT, THE ENGINE RACED AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES STARTED GOING OFF AS I STOOD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE TRUCK PROBABLY WOULD HAVE GONE THROUGH THE BACK OF THE GARAGE HAD I NOT THROWN THE GEAR SELECTOR INTO NEUTRAL. THIS IS THE...

Feb 1, 2014 Structure 150,000 mi

THE FRAME IS RUSTED AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. *TR

Feb 1, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 139,400 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO THE GARAGE; AS I BEGAN TO BRAKE TO BRING THE TRUCK TO A HALT, THE ENGINE RACED AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES STARTED GOING OFF AS I STOOD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE TRUCK PROBABLY WOULD HAVE GONE THROUGH THE BACK OF THE GARAGE HAD I NOT THROWN THE GEAR SELECTOR INTO NEUTRAL. THIS IS THE...

Feb 1, 2014 Structure 150,000 mi

THE FRAME IS RUSTED AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. *TR

Jan 25, 2014 Structure 123,000 mi

I WENT TO GET MY 2005 TACOMA INSPECTED TODAY AND IT FAILED BECAUSE THERE IS A HOLE IN THE FRAME BY THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL. I'VE BEEN THE ONLY OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE AND WAS COMPLETELY SURPRISED THAT THE FRAME HAS STARTED TO RUST TO THE POINT WHERE THERE ARE HOLES IN IT. THIS TRUCK IS PRIMAR...

Jan 25, 2014 Structure 123,000 mi

I WENT TO GET MY 2005 TACOMA INSPECTED TODAY AND IT FAILED BECAUSE THERE IS A HOLE IN THE FRAME BY THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL. I'VE BEEN THE ONLY OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE AND WAS COMPLETELY SURPRISED THAT THE FRAME HAS STARTED TO RUST TO THE POINT WHERE THERE ARE HOLES IN IT. THIS TRUCK IS PRIMAR...

Jan 22, 2014 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FRAME WAS PERFORATED DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MIL...

Jan 22, 2014 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FRAME WAS PERFORATED DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MIL...

Jan 21, 2014 Structure 52,167 mi

I TOOK MY TOYOTA TACOMA, 2005 IN FOR A NEW HEADLIGHT. THE TOYOTA DEALER SAID THAT THE INSPECTION WOULD RUN AT MONTH'S END AND WOULD I LIKE TO TAKE CARE OF THE INSPECTION WHILE I WAITED RATHER THAN MAKING A SECOND APPOINTMENT. I SAID "YES", PLEASE DO THE INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN SAID THE TRUCK F...

Jan 21, 2014 Structure 52,167 mi

I TOOK MY TOYOTA TACOMA, 2005 IN FOR A NEW HEADLIGHT. THE TOYOTA DEALER SAID THAT THE INSPECTION WOULD RUN AT MONTH'S END AND WOULD I LIKE TO TAKE CARE OF THE INSPECTION WHILE I WAITED RATHER THAN MAKING A SECOND APPOINTMENT. I SAID "YES", PLEASE DO THE INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN SAID THE TRUCK F...

Jan 17, 2014 Structure 127,000 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PRE RUNNER IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT DUE TO A FLAW IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE RECALL WAS 3 MONTHS PAST THE DATE OF THE END OF THE RECALL. NOW MY VEHICLE HAS LARGE CRACKS IN THE FRAME AND IS NO LONGER SAFE. THIS ISSUE STILL EXISTS IN THE 2005 MODEL AND MUS...

Jan 17, 2014 Suspension 127,000 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PRE RUNNER IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT DUE TO A FLAW IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE RECALL WAS 3 MONTHS PAST THE DATE OF THE END OF THE RECALL. NOW MY VEHICLE HAS LARGE CRACKS IN THE FRAME AND IS NO LONGER SAFE. THIS ISSUE STILL EXISTS IN THE 2005 MODEL AND MUS...

Jan 17, 2014 Structure 127,000 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PRE RUNNER IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT DUE TO A FLAW IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE RECALL WAS 3 MONTHS PAST THE DATE OF THE END OF THE RECALL. NOW MY VEHICLE HAS LARGE CRACKS IN THE FRAME AND IS NO LONGER SAFE. THIS ISSUE STILL EXISTS IN THE 2005 MODEL AND MUS...

Jan 17, 2014 Suspension 127,000 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PRE RUNNER IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT DUE TO A FLAW IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE RECALL WAS 3 MONTHS PAST THE DATE OF THE END OF THE RECALL. NOW MY VEHICLE HAS LARGE CRACKS IN THE FRAME AND IS NO LONGER SAFE. THIS ISSUE STILL EXISTS IN THE 2005 MODEL AND MUS...

Jan 15, 2014 Structure 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. UPDATED 02/19/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED AS OF FEB 10, 2014, HE WAS S...

Jan 15, 2014 Structure 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. UPDATED 02/19/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED AS OF FEB 10, 2014, HE WAS S...

Jan 15, 2014 Structure 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. UPDATED 02/19/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED AS OF FEB 10, 2014, HE WAS S...

Jan 15, 2014 Structure 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. UPDATED 02/19/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED AS OF FEB 10, 2014, HE WAS S...

Jan 14, 2014 Structure 164,000 mi

ON MAY 27, 2013 MY WIFE [XXX] AND I WERE TOWING MY BASS BOAT AND I BLEW OUT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE AND WAS ABLE TO SAFELY GET IT OFF OF THE ROAD TO CHANGE THE TIRE. IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING THE TIRE IN MY TRUCK, THE FRAME BENT UNDER THE PRESSURE OF THE JACK AND THE TRUCK, CAME OFF OF THE JACK, L...

Jan 14, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 164,000 mi

ON MAY 27, 2013 MY WIFE [XXX] AND I WERE TOWING MY BASS BOAT AND I BLEW OUT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE AND WAS ABLE TO SAFELY GET IT OFF OF THE ROAD TO CHANGE THE TIRE. IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING THE TIRE IN MY TRUCK, THE FRAME BENT UNDER THE PRESSURE OF THE JACK AND THE TRUCK, CAME OFF OF THE JACK, L...

Jan 14, 2014 Air Bags 30,267 mi

PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DOES NOT WORK DUE TO FAULTY WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT. UPON INVESTIGATION OF ONLINE RESOURCES IT WAS FOUND THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE TACOMA MODEL. *TR

Jan 14, 2014 Structure 170,000 mi

SUMMER 2012 THE CROSS MEMBER HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. NOW (JANUARY 2014) A LARGE (THREE INCH) PERFORATION HAS APPEARED IN THE FRONT FRAME. THE TRUCK FRAME IS ROTTING OUT FAST. *TR

Jan 14, 2014 Tires 170,000 mi

SUMMER 2012 THE CROSS MEMBER HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. NOW (JANUARY 2014) A LARGE (THREE INCH) PERFORATION HAS APPEARED IN THE FRONT FRAME. THE TRUCK FRAME IS ROTTING OUT FAST. *TR

Jan 14, 2014 Structure 164,000 mi

ON MAY 27, 2013 MY WIFE [XXX] AND I WERE TOWING MY BASS BOAT AND I BLEW OUT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE AND WAS ABLE TO SAFELY GET IT OFF OF THE ROAD TO CHANGE THE TIRE. IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING THE TIRE IN MY TRUCK, THE FRAME BENT UNDER THE PRESSURE OF THE JACK AND THE TRUCK, CAME OFF OF THE JACK, L...

Jan 14, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 164,000 mi

ON MAY 27, 2013 MY WIFE [XXX] AND I WERE TOWING MY BASS BOAT AND I BLEW OUT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE AND WAS ABLE TO SAFELY GET IT OFF OF THE ROAD TO CHANGE THE TIRE. IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING THE TIRE IN MY TRUCK, THE FRAME BENT UNDER THE PRESSURE OF THE JACK AND THE TRUCK, CAME OFF OF THE JACK, L...

Jan 14, 2014 Air Bags 30,267 mi

PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DOES NOT WORK DUE TO FAULTY WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT. UPON INVESTIGATION OF ONLINE RESOURCES IT WAS FOUND THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE TACOMA MODEL. *TR

Jan 14, 2014 Structure 170,000 mi

SUMMER 2012 THE CROSS MEMBER HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. NOW (JANUARY 2014) A LARGE (THREE INCH) PERFORATION HAS APPEARED IN THE FRONT FRAME. THE TRUCK FRAME IS ROTTING OUT FAST. *TR

Jan 14, 2014 Tires 170,000 mi

SUMMER 2012 THE CROSS MEMBER HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. NOW (JANUARY 2014) A LARGE (THREE INCH) PERFORATION HAS APPEARED IN THE FRONT FRAME. THE TRUCK FRAME IS ROTTING OUT FAST. *TR

Jan 13, 2014 Structure

DURING A REPAIR VISIT TO TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER I WAS INFORMED THAT MY FRAME WAS RUSTING IN SEVERAL PLACES. I WAS TOLD THAT AT THE PRESENT TIME THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE BUT THAT THE RUST WOULD CONTINUE AND LEAD TO AN UNSAFE CONDITION. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF RUSTING PROBLEMS WITH PREVIOUS MODEL YEAR...

Jan 13, 2014 Suspension

DURING A REPAIR VISIT TO TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER I WAS INFORMED THAT MY FRAME WAS RUSTING IN SEVERAL PLACES. I WAS TOLD THAT AT THE PRESENT TIME THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE BUT THAT THE RUST WOULD CONTINUE AND LEAD TO AN UNSAFE CONDITION. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF RUSTING PROBLEMS WITH PREVIOUS MODEL YEAR...

Jan 13, 2014 Structure

DURING A REPAIR VISIT TO TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER I WAS INFORMED THAT MY FRAME WAS RUSTING IN SEVERAL PLACES. I WAS TOLD THAT AT THE PRESENT TIME THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE BUT THAT THE RUST WOULD CONTINUE AND LEAD TO AN UNSAFE CONDITION. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF RUSTING PROBLEMS WITH PREVIOUS MODEL YEAR...

Jan 13, 2014 Suspension

DURING A REPAIR VISIT TO TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER I WAS INFORMED THAT MY FRAME WAS RUSTING IN SEVERAL PLACES. I WAS TOLD THAT AT THE PRESENT TIME THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE BUT THAT THE RUST WOULD CONTINUE AND LEAD TO AN UNSAFE CONDITION. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF RUSTING PROBLEMS WITH PREVIOUS MODEL YEAR...

Jan 12, 2014 Structure 119,650 mi

STARTED HEARING RUBBING/GRINDING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END. INSPECTED AND FOUND LF CV AXLE LEAKING GREASE, SO THOUGHT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THERE. REPLACED LF CV AXLE, AND THE NOISE DID NOT GO AWAY. INSPECTED FURTHER AND FOUND DRIVERS SIDE FRAME WHERE THE MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET IS WELDED TO ...

Jan 12, 2014 Suspension 119,650 mi

STARTED HEARING RUBBING/GRINDING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END. INSPECTED AND FOUND LF CV AXLE LEAKING GREASE, SO THOUGHT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THERE. REPLACED LF CV AXLE, AND THE NOISE DID NOT GO AWAY. INSPECTED FURTHER AND FOUND DRIVERS SIDE FRAME WHERE THE MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET IS WELDED TO ...

Jan 12, 2014 Power Train 119,650 mi

STARTED HEARING RUBBING/GRINDING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END. INSPECTED AND FOUND LF CV AXLE LEAKING GREASE, SO THOUGHT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THERE. REPLACED LF CV AXLE, AND THE NOISE DID NOT GO AWAY. INSPECTED FURTHER AND FOUND DRIVERS SIDE FRAME WHERE THE MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET IS WELDED TO ...

Jan 12, 2014 Structure 119,650 mi

STARTED HEARING RUBBING/GRINDING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END. INSPECTED AND FOUND LF CV AXLE LEAKING GREASE, SO THOUGHT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THERE. REPLACED LF CV AXLE, AND THE NOISE DID NOT GO AWAY. INSPECTED FURTHER AND FOUND DRIVERS SIDE FRAME WHERE THE MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET IS WELDED TO ...

Jan 12, 2014 Suspension 119,650 mi

STARTED HEARING RUBBING/GRINDING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END. INSPECTED AND FOUND LF CV AXLE LEAKING GREASE, SO THOUGHT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THERE. REPLACED LF CV AXLE, AND THE NOISE DID NOT GO AWAY. INSPECTED FURTHER AND FOUND DRIVERS SIDE FRAME WHERE THE MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET IS WELDED TO ...

Jan 12, 2014 Power Train 119,650 mi

STARTED HEARING RUBBING/GRINDING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END. INSPECTED AND FOUND LF CV AXLE LEAKING GREASE, SO THOUGHT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THERE. REPLACED LF CV AXLE, AND THE NOISE DID NOT GO AWAY. INSPECTED FURTHER AND FOUND DRIVERS SIDE FRAME WHERE THE MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET IS WELDED TO ...

Jan 10, 2014 Structure 220,000 mi

UPON INSPECTING THE UNDERSIDE OF MY 2005 TACOMA, I DISCOVERED HOLES IN BOTH SIDES OF THE INNER FRAME BEHIND THE FRONT WHEELS THAT HAD RUSTED RIGHT THROUGH THE FRAME. THE RUST CONTINUES TO SPREAD AND THE HOLES ARE GETTING LARGER. *TR

Jan 10, 2014 Structure 127,400 mi

MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FRAME RUST, WORRIED ABOUT SAFETY. REVIEWED BY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER AND TOYOTA REP THAT HAPPENED TO BE AT DEALERSHIP. WAS TOLD THAT RUST WAS NOT NORMAL AND PICTURES WERE TAKEN, TOLD THAT IT WAS DOCUMENTED BUT NOT TO EXPECT FURTHER ACTION. *TR

Jan 10, 2014 Structure 220,000 mi

UPON INSPECTING THE UNDERSIDE OF MY 2005 TACOMA, I DISCOVERED HOLES IN BOTH SIDES OF THE INNER FRAME BEHIND THE FRONT WHEELS THAT HAD RUSTED RIGHT THROUGH THE FRAME. THE RUST CONTINUES TO SPREAD AND THE HOLES ARE GETTING LARGER. *TR

Jan 10, 2014 Structure 127,400 mi

MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FRAME RUST, WORRIED ABOUT SAFETY. REVIEWED BY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER AND TOYOTA REP THAT HAPPENED TO BE AT DEALERSHIP. WAS TOLD THAT RUST WAS NOT NORMAL AND PICTURES WERE TAKEN, TOLD THAT IT WAS DOCUMENTED BUT NOT TO EXPECT FURTHER ACTION. *TR

Dec 30, 2013 Structure 69,016 mi

2005 TACOMA FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO A HOLE IN THE FRAME FROM RUST. VEHICLE INSPECTED BY THE DEALER FROM WHICH IT WAS PURCHASED. HAD PURCHASED VEHICLE JUST LESS THAN ONE YEAR EARLIER, SECOND OWNER. NO ACCIDENTS AND WELL CARED FOR. IRONICALLY ENOUGH, WE BOUGHT THIS TACOMA TO REPLACE THE 1998 TACOMA...

Dec 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 87,648 mi

PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY TO PARK MY 2005 TACOMA AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY TACOMA ACCELERATES FORWARD AND PLUNGES INTO THE REAR END OF MY 2000 CORVETTE WHICH WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE, AND DOES $1321.22 IN DAMAGE. THE FORCE FROM THE TACOMA KNOCKED MY CORVETTE ABOUT 3 FEET FORWARD INTO A FREEZER IN THE GARA...

Dec 30, 2013 Structure 69,016 mi

2005 TACOMA FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO A HOLE IN THE FRAME FROM RUST. VEHICLE INSPECTED BY THE DEALER FROM WHICH IT WAS PURCHASED. HAD PURCHASED VEHICLE JUST LESS THAN ONE YEAR EARLIER, SECOND OWNER. NO ACCIDENTS AND WELL CARED FOR. IRONICALLY ENOUGH, WE BOUGHT THIS TACOMA TO REPLACE THE 1998 TACOMA...

Dec 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 87,648 mi

PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY TO PARK MY 2005 TACOMA AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY TACOMA ACCELERATES FORWARD AND PLUNGES INTO THE REAR END OF MY 2000 CORVETTE WHICH WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE, AND DOES $1321.22 IN DAMAGE. THE FORCE FROM THE TACOMA KNOCKED MY CORVETTE ABOUT 3 FEET FORWARD INTO A FREEZER IN THE GARA...

Dec 14, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRAME AT PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR MOUNT IS CRACKED AND FAILED. BECAUSE IT'S VERY UNUSUAL FOR A TRUCK FRAME TO CRACK, NOTIFIED TOYOTA (HILO, HAWAII) OF THE PROBLEM AND ASKED IF THERE IS A RECALL TO ADDRESS IT. TOYOTA SAID IT'S NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND THERE IS NO RECALL. *TR

Dec 14, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRAME AT PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR MOUNT IS CRACKED AND FAILED. BECAUSE IT'S VERY UNUSUAL FOR A TRUCK FRAME TO CRACK, NOTIFIED TOYOTA (HILO, HAWAII) OF THE PROBLEM AND ASKED IF THERE IS A RECALL TO ADDRESS IT. TOYOTA SAID IT'S NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND THERE IS NO RECALL. *TR

Dec 3, 2013 Structure 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE METAL FRAME WHERE IT BEGAN TO SEPARATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE FRONT PORTION OF THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TH...

Dec 3, 2013 Structure 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE METAL FRAME WHERE IT BEGAN TO SEPARATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE FRONT PORTION OF THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TH...

Dec 2, 2013 Structure 93,000 mi

LAST MONTH I LOOKED UNDERNEATH MY TRUCK AND DISCOVERED SIGNIFICANT FRAME RUST. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT AREAS ARE BETWEEN STEEL FRAME COMPONENTS THAT ARE RIVETED TOGETHER. RUST HAS FORMED BETWEEN THESE PLATES AND IS PUSHING THEM APART. THERE IS UP TO 3/8" DEFORMATION BETWEEN PLATES. THE PLATES WERE O...

Dec 2, 2013 Structure 93,000 mi

LAST MONTH I LOOKED UNDERNEATH MY TRUCK AND DISCOVERED SIGNIFICANT FRAME RUST. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT AREAS ARE BETWEEN STEEL FRAME COMPONENTS THAT ARE RIVETED TOGETHER. RUST HAS FORMED BETWEEN THESE PLATES AND IS PUSHING THEM APART. THERE IS UP TO 3/8" DEFORMATION BETWEEN PLATES. THE PLATES WERE O...

Nov 19, 2013 Structure 93,400 mi

VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO A HOLE IN THE FRAME. *TR

Nov 19, 2013 Structure 93,400 mi

VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO A HOLE IN THE FRAME. *TR

Nov 18, 2013 Structure 127,000 mi

I HAVE COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA NOW FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS ABOUT EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME OF MY 2005 TACOMA. I HAD EVEN REPORTED IT ON HERE BEFORE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RUST. MY TRUCK WAS AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THE SERVICE MANAGER WANTED TO SHOW ME 2 HOLES IN MY FRAME AS A RESULT OF RUST. ONE...

Nov 18, 2013 Structure 127,000 mi

I HAVE COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA NOW FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS ABOUT EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME OF MY 2005 TACOMA. I HAD EVEN REPORTED IT ON HERE BEFORE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RUST. MY TRUCK WAS AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THE SERVICE MANAGER WANTED TO SHOW ME 2 HOLES IN MY FRAME AS A RESULT OF RUST. ONE...

Nov 16, 2013 Structure 44,000 mi

THERE WAS NO INCIDENT, BUT THERE IS EXTENSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME OF MY TRUCK. PIECES OF RUST REGULARLY FALL OFF WHILE I'M PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. I FEEL THE AMOUNT OF RUST IS EXCESSIVE FOR THE AGE OF THE CAR AND IS PROBABLY A DANGER. *TR

Nov 16, 2013 Structure 44,000 mi

THERE WAS NO INCIDENT, BUT THERE IS EXTENSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME OF MY TRUCK. PIECES OF RUST REGULARLY FALL OFF WHILE I'M PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. I FEEL THE AMOUNT OF RUST IS EXCESSIVE FOR THE AGE OF THE CAR AND IS PROBABLY A DANGER. *TR

Nov 15, 2013 Structure 184,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FRAME WAS PERFORATED DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE...

Nov 15, 2013 Structure 184,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FRAME WAS PERFORATED DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE...

Nov 15, 2013 Structure 184,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FRAME WAS PERFORATED DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE...

Nov 15, 2013 Structure 184,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FRAME WAS PERFORATED DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE...

Oct 30, 2013 Structure 119,000 mi

WHILE GETTING MY VEHICLE WORKED ON A TECH STATED THAT THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF RUST ON MY FRAME. THE TOYOTA REP CAME TO LOOK AT IT AND SAID IT WASN'T TOO BAD BUT THAT I MIGHT WANT TO SELL THE CAR IN A YEAR OR TWO RATHER THAN DEAL WITH THE RUST. AN 8 YEAR OLD VEHICLE SHOULD NOT HAVE A FRAME ...

Oct 30, 2013 Structure

BACK IN JULY OF 2012 I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK FROM MORITZ CHEVROLET USED CARS IN FT. WORTH, TEXAS. I WAS UNAWARE OF THE FRAME RUSTING AT THE TIME. RUST ON A FRAME IS NOT USUALLY AN ISSUE TO EVEN HAVE TO CONSIDER WHILE BUYING A VEHICLE THAT NEW IN TEXAS. I MOVED TO WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA IN JUNE AND O...

Oct 30, 2013 Structure 119,000 mi

WHILE GETTING MY VEHICLE WORKED ON A TECH STATED THAT THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF RUST ON MY FRAME. THE TOYOTA REP CAME TO LOOK AT IT AND SAID IT WASN'T TOO BAD BUT THAT I MIGHT WANT TO SELL THE CAR IN A YEAR OR TWO RATHER THAN DEAL WITH THE RUST. AN 8 YEAR OLD VEHICLE SHOULD NOT HAVE A FRAME ...

Oct 30, 2013 Structure

BACK IN JULY OF 2012 I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK FROM MORITZ CHEVROLET USED CARS IN FT. WORTH, TEXAS. I WAS UNAWARE OF THE FRAME RUSTING AT THE TIME. RUST ON A FRAME IS NOT USUALLY AN ISSUE TO EVEN HAVE TO CONSIDER WHILE BUYING A VEHICLE THAT NEW IN TEXAS. I MOVED TO WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA IN JUNE AND O...

Oct 28, 2013 Structure 64,000 mi

ORIGINALLY NOTICED HEAVY RUST STAINS IN DRIVEWAY AND CRAWLED UNDER THE TRUCK TO INSPECT. HEAVY RUST WAS OBSERVED OVER MORE THAN 3/4 OF THE TRUCKS FRAME. LARGE, CHUNKY PIECES OF RUST WERE EASILY SEPARATING FROM THE FAME. FRONT CROSSMEMBER SHOWING HEAVY SIGNS OF DEEP RUST. CONTACTED THE TOYOTA COR...

Oct 28, 2013 Structure 64,000 mi

ORIGINALLY NOTICED HEAVY RUST STAINS IN DRIVEWAY AND CRAWLED UNDER THE TRUCK TO INSPECT. HEAVY RUST WAS OBSERVED OVER MORE THAN 3/4 OF THE TRUCKS FRAME. LARGE, CHUNKY PIECES OF RUST WERE EASILY SEPARATING FROM THE FAME. FRONT CROSSMEMBER SHOWING HEAVY SIGNS OF DEEP RUST. CONTACTED THE TOYOTA COR...

Oct 27, 2013 Steering 178,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD STICK WHEN ROUNDING A CURVE. THEN IT WOULD BE OK . AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND ABOUT 200 MORE MILES THE STEERING WHEEL HAD A LOT OF PLAY IN IT MOVING FROM SIDE TO SIDE WITHOUT MOVING THE TIRES. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED THE UNIVERSAL JOINT FOR...

Oct 27, 2013 Steering 178,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD STICK WHEN ROUNDING A CURVE. THEN IT WOULD BE OK . AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND ABOUT 200 MORE MILES THE STEERING WHEEL HAD A LOT OF PLAY IN IT MOVING FROM SIDE TO SIDE WITHOUT MOVING THE TIRES. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED THE UNIVERSAL JOINT FOR...

Oct 22, 2013 Seat Belts 160,000 mi

WENT TO DRIVE HOME FROM WORK AND SAFETY BELT ON RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE PULLED ALL THE WAY OUT, WILL NOT RETRACT. HAVE HAD MANY ISSUES WITH THE SAFETY BELTS SINCE BUYING THE TRUCK, SUCH AS FOLDING UP, NOT RETRACTING ALL THE WAY, GETTING CAUGHT, BUT NONE AS BAD AS THE CURRENT ISSUE. RECEIVED SAFET...

Oct 22, 2013 Seat Belts 160,000 mi

WENT TO DRIVE HOME FROM WORK AND SAFETY BELT ON RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE PULLED ALL THE WAY OUT, WILL NOT RETRACT. HAVE HAD MANY ISSUES WITH THE SAFETY BELTS SINCE BUYING THE TRUCK, SUCH AS FOLDING UP, NOT RETRACTING ALL THE WAY, GETTING CAUGHT, BUT NONE AS BAD AS THE CURRENT ISSUE. RECEIVED SAFET...

Oct 12, 2013 Air Bags 125,000 mi

DRIVER'S AIR BAG WARNING APPEARED, LATER DISAPPEARED. THIS HAS HAPPENED OFTEN OVER THE LAST YEAR. ACTIVATION OF THE TURN SIGNAL SOMETIMES CAUSES THIS. OTHER TIMES THE WARNING LIGHT JUST APPEARS BY ITSELF. A BLOW TO THE STEERING COLUMN SOMETIMES CAUSES THE LIGHT TO GO OUT. THIS SEEMS TO BE THE PR...

Oct 12, 2013 Air Bags 125,000 mi

DRIVER'S AIR BAG WARNING APPEARED, LATER DISAPPEARED. THIS HAS HAPPENED OFTEN OVER THE LAST YEAR. ACTIVATION OF THE TURN SIGNAL SOMETIMES CAUSES THIS. OTHER TIMES THE WARNING LIGHT JUST APPEARS BY ITSELF. A BLOW TO THE STEERING COLUMN SOMETIMES CAUSES THE LIGHT TO GO OUT. THIS SEEMS TO BE THE PR...

Oct 12, 2013 Air Bags 125,000 mi

DRIVER'S AIR BAG WARNING APPEARED, LATER DISAPPEARED. THIS HAS HAPPENED OFTEN OVER THE LAST YEAR. ACTIVATION OF THE TURN SIGNAL SOMETIMES CAUSES THIS. OTHER TIMES THE WARNING LIGHT JUST APPEARS BY ITSELF. A BLOW TO THE STEERING COLUMN SOMETIMES CAUSES THE LIGHT TO GO OUT. THIS SEEMS TO BE THE PR...

Oct 12, 2013 Air Bags 125,000 mi

DRIVER'S AIR BAG WARNING APPEARED, LATER DISAPPEARED. THIS HAS HAPPENED OFTEN OVER THE LAST YEAR. ACTIVATION OF THE TURN SIGNAL SOMETIMES CAUSES THIS. OTHER TIMES THE WARNING LIGHT JUST APPEARS BY ITSELF. A BLOW TO THE STEERING COLUMN SOMETIMES CAUSES THE LIGHT TO GO OUT. THIS SEEMS TO BE THE PR...

Oct 11, 2013 Steering 64,770 mi

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013: WHILE MANEUVERING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, AND THROUGH THE 90 DEGREE TURNS OUT OF A SUBURB IN WASHINGTON STATE ON THE WAY TO I-5 NORTHBOUND, THE STEERING OF MY WELL-MAINTAINED 6 SPEED MANUAL 2005 ACCESS CAB TOYOTA TACOMA TRD 4WD FELT ALTERNATELY STIFF AND LOOSE, AS THOUGH THE ...

Oct 11, 2013 Steering 64,770 mi

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013: WHILE MANEUVERING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, AND THROUGH THE 90 DEGREE TURNS OUT OF A SUBURB IN WASHINGTON STATE ON THE WAY TO I-5 NORTHBOUND, THE STEERING OF MY WELL-MAINTAINED 6 SPEED MANUAL 2005 ACCESS CAB TOYOTA TACOMA TRD 4WD FELT ALTERNATELY STIFF AND LOOSE, AS THOUGH THE ...

Oct 9, 2013 Suspension 36,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKS HAD BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN EIGHT TIMES DUE TO A RECURRING FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD WARRANTY THE DEALER REPLACED THE COMPONENT EACH TIME UNTIL THE CONTACT'S FACTORY WARR...

Oct 9, 2013 Suspension 36,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKS HAD BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN EIGHT TIMES DUE TO A RECURRING FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD WARRANTY THE DEALER REPLACED THE COMPONENT EACH TIME UNTIL THE CONTACT'S FACTORY WARR...

Sep 27, 2013 Steering 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT DIRECTION. THIS IS CAUSED BY A FAULTY DESIGN OF THE STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS. THE FRAME IS ALSO RUSTING VERY BADLY AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE INTEGRITY OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Sep 27, 2013 Structure 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT DIRECTION. THIS IS CAUSED BY A FAULTY DESIGN OF THE STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS. THE FRAME IS ALSO RUSTING VERY BADLY AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE INTEGRITY OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Sep 27, 2013 Steering 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT DIRECTION. THIS IS CAUSED BY A FAULTY DESIGN OF THE STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS. THE FRAME IS ALSO RUSTING VERY BADLY AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE INTEGRITY OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Sep 27, 2013 Structure 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT DIRECTION. THIS IS CAUSED BY A FAULTY DESIGN OF THE STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS. THE FRAME IS ALSO RUSTING VERY BADLY AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE INTEGRITY OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Sep 23, 2013 Suspension 72,000 mi

NOTIFIED BY DEALER TRUCK WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO FRAME BEING CRACKED AND RUSTED. TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER REPAIRS. IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE . SUB FRAME ISN'T DETERIATED LIKE FRAME .

Sep 23, 2013 Engine 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. UPON INSPECTION, THE FRAME THAT HELD THE ENGINE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE ENGINE COULD FALL OUT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEH...

Sep 23, 2013 Suspension 72,000 mi

NOTIFIED BY DEALER TRUCK WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO FRAME BEING CRACKED AND RUSTED. TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER REPAIRS. IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE . SUB FRAME ISN'T DETERIATED LIKE FRAME .

Sep 23, 2013 Engine 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. UPON INSPECTION, THE FRAME THAT HELD THE ENGINE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE ENGINE COULD FALL OUT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEH...

Sep 3, 2013 Tires 76,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING DOWN AN INTERSTATE WHEN A REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE IS A TOYO CROSS COUNTRY A/T. HE TIRE SEPARATED COMPLETELY LEAVING THE SIDEWALLS ON THE RIM AND THE TREAD & BELTS & REST OF THE TIRE TORE OFF IN ONE PIECE. LUCKILY, THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT/ INJURY. I LOOKED UP RECALLS AND FOUND THER...

Sep 3, 2013 Tires 76,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING DOWN AN INTERSTATE WHEN A REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE IS A TOYO CROSS COUNTRY A/T. HE TIRE SEPARATED COMPLETELY LEAVING THE SIDEWALLS ON THE RIM AND THE TREAD & BELTS & REST OF THE TIRE TORE OFF IN ONE PIECE. LUCKILY, THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT/ INJURY. I LOOKED UP RECALLS AND FOUND THER...

Aug 25, 2013 Visibility/wiper 110,000 mi

SUN VISOR HAS BEEN SAGGING FOR A WHILE AND THEN FINALLY FELL OFF THE METAL POST THAT SLIDES INSIDE THE HEAVY VISOR. *TR

Aug 25, 2013 Visibility/wiper 110,000 mi

SUN VISOR HAS BEEN SAGGING FOR A WHILE AND THEN FINALLY FELL OFF THE METAL POST THAT SLIDES INSIDE THE HEAVY VISOR. *TR

Aug 21, 2013 Structure 36,000 mi

AFTER HAVING MY TRUCK INSPECTED, I WAS INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE FRAME OF MY TRUCK WAS RUSTING AND IN THE FUTURE IT WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. TO ME THIS IS RIDICULOUS SINCE I ONLY HAVE 36000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE.TOYOTA RECALLED THE TACOMA TRUCKS BETWEEN 2000 AND 2004. EVIDENTLY SOME 2005 TACOM...

Aug 21, 2013 Suspension 130,200 mi

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION, NOTIFIED THAT THE FRAME HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION (RUST) ON THE ENTIRE FRAME WITH SIGNS OF METAL SEPARATION. A CRACK WAS ALSO NOTED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHERE THE FRONT AND BACK PARTS OF THE C-FRAME ARE WELDED TOGETHER. WHEN THE SURFACE RUST WAS GROUND AWAY, THE CRAC...

Aug 21, 2013 Structure 130,200 mi

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION, NOTIFIED THAT THE FRAME HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION (RUST) ON THE ENTIRE FRAME WITH SIGNS OF METAL SEPARATION. A CRACK WAS ALSO NOTED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHERE THE FRONT AND BACK PARTS OF THE C-FRAME ARE WELDED TOGETHER. WHEN THE SURFACE RUST WAS GROUND AWAY, THE CRAC...

Aug 21, 2013 Structure 36,000 mi

AFTER HAVING MY TRUCK INSPECTED, I WAS INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE FRAME OF MY TRUCK WAS RUSTING AND IN THE FUTURE IT WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. TO ME THIS IS RIDICULOUS SINCE I ONLY HAVE 36000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE.TOYOTA RECALLED THE TACOMA TRUCKS BETWEEN 2000 AND 2004. EVIDENTLY SOME 2005 TACOM...

Aug 21, 2013 Suspension 130,200 mi

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION, NOTIFIED THAT THE FRAME HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION (RUST) ON THE ENTIRE FRAME WITH SIGNS OF METAL SEPARATION. A CRACK WAS ALSO NOTED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHERE THE FRONT AND BACK PARTS OF THE C-FRAME ARE WELDED TOGETHER. WHEN THE SURFACE RUST WAS GROUND AWAY, THE CRAC...

Aug 21, 2013 Structure 130,200 mi

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION, NOTIFIED THAT THE FRAME HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION (RUST) ON THE ENTIRE FRAME WITH SIGNS OF METAL SEPARATION. A CRACK WAS ALSO NOTED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHERE THE FRONT AND BACK PARTS OF THE C-FRAME ARE WELDED TOGETHER. WHEN THE SURFACE RUST WAS GROUND AWAY, THE CRAC...

Aug 15, 2013 Engine 145,604 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALER AS I WAS RIGHT UP THE STREET FROM THEM. THEY SCANNED FOR THE SERVICE CODE AND IT TOLD THEM THERE WAS A MIS-FIRE IN THE #6 CYLINDER. THEY CHECKED THE SPARK PLUG COIL AND SAID IT WAS FAULTY A...

Aug 15, 2013 Engine 145,604 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALER AS I WAS RIGHT UP THE STREET FROM THEM. THEY SCANNED FOR THE SERVICE CODE AND IT TOLD THEM THERE WAS A MIS-FIRE IN THE #6 CYLINDER. THEY CHECKED THE SPARK PLUG COIL AND SAID IT WAS FAULTY A...

Aug 14, 2013 Structure 145,089 mi

THE FRAME IS ROTTING THROUGH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE INSIDE FRAME RAIL. THE PRESSED C CHANNEL FRAME IS ALSO ROTTING AND SEPARATING. I TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF MY TRUCK. PEOPLE ARE CONSTANTLY TELLING ME. HOW GOOD IT LOOKS FOR THE YEAR. IT IS RIDICULOUS AND TOYOTA MOTOR COMPANY IS NOT DOING ANYTHING. THE...

Aug 14, 2013 Structure 145,089 mi

THE FRAME IS ROTTING THROUGH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE INSIDE FRAME RAIL. THE PRESSED C CHANNEL FRAME IS ALSO ROTTING AND SEPARATING. I TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF MY TRUCK. PEOPLE ARE CONSTANTLY TELLING ME. HOW GOOD IT LOOKS FOR THE YEAR. IT IS RIDICULOUS AND TOYOTA MOTOR COMPANY IS NOT DOING ANYTHING. THE...

Aug 6, 2013 Structure 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FRAME WAS PERFORATED DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 138,000.

Aug 6, 2013 Structure 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FRAME WAS PERFORATED DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 138,000.

Jul 31, 2013 Structure Crash 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SLIGHT CRASH. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED AS DESTROYED BECAUSE THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT ALTHOUGH THE VEHI...

Jul 31, 2013 Structure Crash 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SLIGHT CRASH. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED AS DESTROYED BECAUSE THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT ALTHOUGH THE VEHI...

Jul 29, 2013 Structure 188,000 mi

I HAVE A HOLE ON THE INSIDE OF BOX FRAME NEXT TO THE CAT. CONVERTER ON DRIVER SIDE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED BACK IN JANUARY OF 2013, AND WAS IMMEDIATELY REPORTED TO THE TOYOTA REP OVER THE DEALERSHIP. I'VE INQUIRED ABOUT THE SITUATION 3 TIMES SINCE THEN AND HAVE JUST GOTTEN THE ANSWER THAT ITS UNDER INV...

Jul 29, 2013 Structure 188,000 mi

I HAVE A HOLE ON THE INSIDE OF BOX FRAME NEXT TO THE CAT. CONVERTER ON DRIVER SIDE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED BACK IN JANUARY OF 2013, AND WAS IMMEDIATELY REPORTED TO THE TOYOTA REP OVER THE DEALERSHIP. I'VE INQUIRED ABOUT THE SITUATION 3 TIMES SINCE THEN AND HAVE JUST GOTTEN THE ANSWER THAT ITS UNDER INV...

Jul 27, 2013 Structure 129,000 mi

WENT TO GET VEHICLE INSPECTION,DEALER SAID FRAME HAS ROTTED TO A UNSAFE DEGREE AND WILL NOT INSPECT. I CANT USE MY $30,000 TRUCK FOR WORK BECAUSE OF A KNOWN TOYOTA FRAME RUSTING ISSUE. *TR

Jul 27, 2013 Structure 129,000 mi

WENT TO GET VEHICLE INSPECTION,DEALER SAID FRAME HAS ROTTED TO A UNSAFE DEGREE AND WILL NOT INSPECT. I CANT USE MY $30,000 TRUCK FOR WORK BECAUSE OF A KNOWN TOYOTA FRAME RUSTING ISSUE. *TR

Jun 27, 2013 Visibility 52,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR MADE A CRACKING SOUND WHEN I ROTATED IT DOWN TO BLOCK THE SUN. ATTEMPTS TO PUSH IT FORWARD TO THE WINDSHIELD FAILED AND IT DROPPED DOWN VERTICAL BLOCKING MY VISION OF THE ROAD. I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE SUN VISOR BACK TO ITS STORED LOCATION SO I HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND...

Jun 27, 2013 Suspension 117,000 mi

AS I WAS LEAVING WORK I SLOWLY DROVE OVER A SPEED BUMP. THE REAR END OF MY TRUCK BEGAN TO BOUNCE LIKE A BOAT IN CHOPPY WATER. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED TO SEE IF I HAD A LOW TIRE. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE FINE SO I KEPT LOOKING. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION TO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL, I NOTICED THAT THE SHOCK ROD ...

Jun 27, 2013 Structure 117,000 mi

AS I WAS LEAVING WORK I SLOWLY DROVE OVER A SPEED BUMP. THE REAR END OF MY TRUCK BEGAN TO BOUNCE LIKE A BOAT IN CHOPPY WATER. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED TO SEE IF I HAD A LOW TIRE. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE FINE SO I KEPT LOOKING. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION TO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL, I NOTICED THAT THE SHOCK ROD ...

Jun 27, 2013 Visibility 52,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR MADE A CRACKING SOUND WHEN I ROTATED IT DOWN TO BLOCK THE SUN. ATTEMPTS TO PUSH IT FORWARD TO THE WINDSHIELD FAILED AND IT DROPPED DOWN VERTICAL BLOCKING MY VISION OF THE ROAD. I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE SUN VISOR BACK TO ITS STORED LOCATION SO I HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND...

Jun 27, 2013 Suspension 117,000 mi

AS I WAS LEAVING WORK I SLOWLY DROVE OVER A SPEED BUMP. THE REAR END OF MY TRUCK BEGAN TO BOUNCE LIKE A BOAT IN CHOPPY WATER. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED TO SEE IF I HAD A LOW TIRE. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE FINE SO I KEPT LOOKING. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION TO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL, I NOTICED THAT THE SHOCK ROD ...

Jun 27, 2013 Structure 117,000 mi

AS I WAS LEAVING WORK I SLOWLY DROVE OVER A SPEED BUMP. THE REAR END OF MY TRUCK BEGAN TO BOUNCE LIKE A BOAT IN CHOPPY WATER. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED TO SEE IF I HAD A LOW TIRE. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE FINE SO I KEPT LOOKING. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION TO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL, I NOTICED THAT THE SHOCK ROD ...

May 25, 2013 Suspension 182,242 mi

THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED MY NEW 2005 TACOMA 7 YRS AGO, INFORMED ME MY TRUCK WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION DUE TO HOLES RUSTED THROUGH THE FRAME. THE LARGEST OF THE HOLES WAS LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE ON THE INSIDE OF THE MAIN BOX FRAME COMPONENT. THERE ARE SIMILAR HOLES ALONG ...

May 25, 2013 Structure 182,242 mi

THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED MY NEW 2005 TACOMA 7 YRS AGO, INFORMED ME MY TRUCK WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION DUE TO HOLES RUSTED THROUGH THE FRAME. THE LARGEST OF THE HOLES WAS LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE ON THE INSIDE OF THE MAIN BOX FRAME COMPONENT. THERE ARE SIMILAR HOLES ALONG ...

May 25, 2013 Suspension 182,242 mi

THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED MY NEW 2005 TACOMA 7 YRS AGO, INFORMED ME MY TRUCK WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION DUE TO HOLES RUSTED THROUGH THE FRAME. THE LARGEST OF THE HOLES WAS LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE ON THE INSIDE OF THE MAIN BOX FRAME COMPONENT. THERE ARE SIMILAR HOLES ALONG ...

May 25, 2013 Structure 182,242 mi

THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED MY NEW 2005 TACOMA 7 YRS AGO, INFORMED ME MY TRUCK WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION DUE TO HOLES RUSTED THROUGH THE FRAME. THE LARGEST OF THE HOLES WAS LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE ON THE INSIDE OF THE MAIN BOX FRAME COMPONENT. THERE ARE SIMILAR HOLES ALONG ...

May 22, 2013 Structure 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, HE NOTICE A CORRODED HOLE IN THE FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. *TR

May 22, 2013 Structure 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, HE NOTICE A CORRODED HOLE IN THE FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. *TR

May 16, 2013 Structure 86,858 mi

2005 TACOMA WITH SEVERE RUST PERFORATIONS TO FRAME. NOTIFED VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. DEALER WILL NOT WARRANTY OR ASSIST. 8 YR OLD VEHICLE UNDRIVABLE. I TOOK MY 2005 TACOMA IN TO SEVRCO AUTO WINDWARD IN KANEOHE, HI ON 25 APRIL 2013 TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED FOR SEVERE RUST PERFORATIONS ON THE FRA...

May 16, 2013 Structure 86,858 mi

2005 TACOMA WITH SEVERE RUST PERFORATIONS TO FRAME. NOTIFED VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. DEALER WILL NOT WARRANTY OR ASSIST. 8 YR OLD VEHICLE UNDRIVABLE. I TOOK MY 2005 TACOMA IN TO SEVRCO AUTO WINDWARD IN KANEOHE, HI ON 25 APRIL 2013 TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED FOR SEVERE RUST PERFORATIONS ON THE FRA...

Apr 12, 2013 Structure 50,000 mi

EXCESSIVE RUST BEGAN APPEARING ON THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE AT 50,000 MILES. REVIEWED RUST WITH TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (4 TIMES OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS) AND THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS FOR A RUSTY FRAMES. MY CONCRETE DRIVEWAY IS NOW STAINED WITH THE RUST COMING OFF OF THE VEHICLE. FRAME A...

Apr 12, 2013 Steering 50,000 mi

EXCESSIVE RUST BEGAN APPEARING ON THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE AT 50,000 MILES. REVIEWED RUST WITH TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (4 TIMES OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS) AND THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS FOR A RUSTY FRAMES. MY CONCRETE DRIVEWAY IS NOW STAINED WITH THE RUST COMING OFF OF THE VEHICLE. FRAME A...

Apr 12, 2013 Structure 50,000 mi

EXCESSIVE RUST BEGAN APPEARING ON THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE AT 50,000 MILES. REVIEWED RUST WITH TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (4 TIMES OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS) AND THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS FOR A RUSTY FRAMES. MY CONCRETE DRIVEWAY IS NOW STAINED WITH THE RUST COMING OFF OF THE VEHICLE. FRAME A...

Apr 12, 2013 Steering 50,000 mi

EXCESSIVE RUST BEGAN APPEARING ON THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE AT 50,000 MILES. REVIEWED RUST WITH TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (4 TIMES OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS) AND THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS FOR A RUSTY FRAMES. MY CONCRETE DRIVEWAY IS NOW STAINED WITH THE RUST COMING OFF OF THE VEHICLE. FRAME A...

Apr 11, 2013 Steering 77,376 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A COUNTY TWO LANE ROAD. AS I APPROACHED A SLIGHT CURVE, THE POWER STEERING SEEMED TO FAIL AND THE TRUCK RAN OFF THE EDGE OF THE ROAD. I IMMEDIATELY SLOWED THE VEHICLE, AND WITH LOTS OF MUSCLE I STEERED THE VEHICLE BACK ONTO THE ROAD. I JUMPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO CHECK FOR DAMAGE...

Apr 11, 2013 Steering 77,376 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A COUNTY TWO LANE ROAD. AS I APPROACHED A SLIGHT CURVE, THE POWER STEERING SEEMED TO FAIL AND THE TRUCK RAN OFF THE EDGE OF THE ROAD. I IMMEDIATELY SLOWED THE VEHICLE, AND WITH LOTS OF MUSCLE I STEERED THE VEHICLE BACK ONTO THE ROAD. I JUMPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO CHECK FOR DAMAGE...

Apr 10, 2013 Structure 145,000 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA TACOMA 2005 THAT HAS A VERY RUSTY FRAME LAST STATE INSPECTION, WAS TOLD THE FRAME IN TWO SPOTS IS VERY SOFT AND IT MORE THAN LIKELY WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION NEXT YEAR. THERE ARE NUMEROUS REPORTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT OWNERS OF THIS YEAR MODEL ALSO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Apr 10, 2013 Structure 145,000 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA TACOMA 2005 THAT HAS A VERY RUSTY FRAME LAST STATE INSPECTION, WAS TOLD THE FRAME IN TWO SPOTS IS VERY SOFT AND IT MORE THAN LIKELY WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION NEXT YEAR. THERE ARE NUMEROUS REPORTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT OWNERS OF THIS YEAR MODEL ALSO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Apr 6, 2013 Steering 45,000 mi

THE TOYOTA TACOMA BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER, AS THOUGH THE POWER STEERING WAS FAILING. TO NEGOTIATE THE VEHICLE THROUGH A BEND IN THE ROAD I HAD TO EXERT SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FORCE ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND HAD TO MANUALLY FORCE THE WHEEL BACK TO CENTER. THIS MOMENTARILY INHIBITED ME FROM KEEPING...

Apr 6, 2013 Steering 45,000 mi

THE TOYOTA TACOMA BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER, AS THOUGH THE POWER STEERING WAS FAILING. TO NEGOTIATE THE VEHICLE THROUGH A BEND IN THE ROAD I HAD TO EXERT SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FORCE ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND HAD TO MANUALLY FORCE THE WHEEL BACK TO CENTER. THIS MOMENTARILY INHIBITED ME FROM KEEPING...

Mar 20, 2013 Structure 160,000 mi

THERE IS A HOLE IN THE FRAME BELOW THE DRIVERS DOOR DUE TO RUST. VEHICLE MAY BE UNSAFE DUE TO A FAULTY FRAME. PRIOR YEARS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE FRAME. MY HUSBAND DRIVES THE TRUCK 500 MILES A WEEK TO WORK. TOYOTA CLAIMS NOTHING IS WRONG AND WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *TR

Mar 20, 2013 Structure 160,000 mi

THERE IS A HOLE IN THE FRAME BELOW THE DRIVERS DOOR DUE TO RUST. VEHICLE MAY BE UNSAFE DUE TO A FAULTY FRAME. PRIOR YEARS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE FRAME. MY HUSBAND DRIVES THE TRUCK 500 MILES A WEEK TO WORK. TOYOTA CLAIMS NOTHING IS WRONG AND WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *TR

Mar 11, 2013 Steering 160,000 mi

THE STEERING ALL OF A SUDDEN BECAME SURPRISINGLY HARD TO TURN AS IF THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRING PROBLEM IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF TRUCK AND IS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE ONSET OF THIS PROBLEM IS INCREDIBLY FAST WHICH COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS CRASHES AND INJURIES!!! THE CAUSE I...

Mar 11, 2013 Steering 160,000 mi

THE STEERING ALL OF A SUDDEN BECAME SURPRISINGLY HARD TO TURN AS IF THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRING PROBLEM IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF TRUCK AND IS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE ONSET OF THIS PROBLEM IS INCREDIBLY FAST WHICH COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS CRASHES AND INJURIES!!! THE CAUSE I...

Feb 26, 2013 Structure 89,960 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT THE DEALER FOR UNRELATED REPAIRS, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED RUST THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FRAME. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR CORROSION OF THE FRAME...

Feb 26, 2013 Structure 89,960 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT THE DEALER FOR UNRELATED REPAIRS, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED RUST THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FRAME. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR CORROSION OF THE FRAME...

Feb 22, 2013 Air Bags 58,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND IS NOT MODIFIED IN ANY WAY. THE VEHICLE IS 8 YEARS AND HAS 64,000 MILES. AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER DIAGNOSED FAULTY SPIRAL CABLE, $500 REPAIR. AFTER REPAIR, CONDITION RETURNED. SUBSEQUENTLY A RECALL WAS ISSUED BY TOYOTA FOR THE SPIRAL CA...

Feb 22, 2013 Air Bags 58,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND IS NOT MODIFIED IN ANY WAY. THE VEHICLE IS 8 YEARS AND HAS 64,000 MILES. AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER DIAGNOSED FAULTY SPIRAL CABLE, $500 REPAIR. AFTER REPAIR, CONDITION RETURNED. SUBSEQUENTLY A RECALL WAS ISSUED BY TOYOTA FOR THE SPIRAL CA...

Feb 8, 2013 Steering 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WERE RUSTED COMPONENTS WITHIN THE S...

Feb 8, 2013 Steering 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WERE RUSTED COMPONENTS WITHIN THE S...

Feb 6, 2013 Structure 65,000 mi

DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE I NOTICED A LARGE RUST HOLE IN THE PASSANGER SIDE FRAME RAIL. THE HOLE IS ROUGHLY 10-12 INCHES LONG ON THE INSIDE OF THE RAIL ROUGHLY UNDER THE PASSANGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. I HAVE NOTICED ALOT OF SURFACE RUST OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS AND HAVE TRIED TO SEAL THE AREA..P...

Feb 6, 2013 Structure 65,000 mi

DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE I NOTICED A LARGE RUST HOLE IN THE PASSANGER SIDE FRAME RAIL. THE HOLE IS ROUGHLY 10-12 INCHES LONG ON THE INSIDE OF THE RAIL ROUGHLY UNDER THE PASSANGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. I HAVE NOTICED ALOT OF SURFACE RUST OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS AND HAVE TRIED TO SEAL THE AREA..P...

Jan 28, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL REPAIRS ON VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HIS REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT WAS DENIED FOR THE RECALLS AND TOYOTA NEVER PROVIDED HIM WITH AN EXPLANATION. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE TRADED THE VEHICLE.

Jan 28, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL REPAIRS ON VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HIS REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT WAS DENIED FOR THE RECALLS AND TOYOTA NEVER PROVIDED HIM WITH AN EXPLANATION. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE TRADED THE VEHICLE.

Jan 25, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 73,469 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PRE-RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE COMPLETING A THREE-POINT-TURN, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE RPM'S STARTED INCREASED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE THEN ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ...

Jan 25, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 73,469 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PRE-RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE COMPLETING A THREE-POINT-TURN, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE RPM'S STARTED INCREASED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE THEN ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ...

Jan 23, 2013 Structure 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED A HOLE IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO CONFIRMED THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS...

Jan 23, 2013 Structure 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED A HOLE IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO CONFIRMED THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS...

Jan 11, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER SHIFTING HER VEHICLE IN REVERSE GEAR, THE RPMS INCREASED. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT THREE TIMES AND IT BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY; HOWEVER, WITHIN IN MINUTES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 40 MPH THE ACCEL...

Jan 11, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER SHIFTING HER VEHICLE IN REVERSE GEAR, THE RPMS INCREASED. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT THREE TIMES AND IT BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY; HOWEVER, WITHIN IN MINUTES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 40 MPH THE ACCEL...

Jan 9, 2013 Structure 134,000 mi

TO WHO IT MAY CONCERN: WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RESEARCH AND COVER A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PROBLEM PLAGUING TOYOTA CUSTOMER. THE ISSUES IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DESIGN OF THE FRAME. THE FRAMES ARE FAILING AT THE ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT(VERY VERY DANGEROUS) AND CAUSING THE CARS TO BE ALMOST BE IN-REPAIRABLE(TOYOTA...

Jan 9, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 134,000 mi

TO WHO IT MAY CONCERN: WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RESEARCH AND COVER A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PROBLEM PLAGUING TOYOTA CUSTOMER. THE ISSUES IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DESIGN OF THE FRAME. THE FRAMES ARE FAILING AT THE ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT(VERY VERY DANGEROUS) AND CAUSING THE CARS TO BE ALMOST BE IN-REPAIRABLE(TOYOTA...

Jan 9, 2013 Structure 134,000 mi

TO WHO IT MAY CONCERN: WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RESEARCH AND COVER A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PROBLEM PLAGUING TOYOTA CUSTOMER. THE ISSUES IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DESIGN OF THE FRAME. THE FRAMES ARE FAILING AT THE ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT(VERY VERY DANGEROUS) AND CAUSING THE CARS TO BE ALMOST BE IN-REPAIRABLE(TOYOTA...

Jan 9, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 134,000 mi

TO WHO IT MAY CONCERN: WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RESEARCH AND COVER A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PROBLEM PLAGUING TOYOTA CUSTOMER. THE ISSUES IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DESIGN OF THE FRAME. THE FRAMES ARE FAILING AT THE ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT(VERY VERY DANGEROUS) AND CAUSING THE CARS TO BE ALMOST BE IN-REPAIRABLE(TOYOTA...

Jan 7, 2013 Air Bags

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY FOUND THREE OTHER THINGS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, WHICH DID NOT PERTAIN TO THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED IS SEEMED THE DEALER WANTED TO GET PAID FIRST, F...

Jan 7, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY FOUND THREE OTHER THINGS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, WHICH DID NOT PERTAIN TO THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED IS SEEMED THE DEALER WANTED TO GET PAID FIRST, F...

Jan 7, 2013 Air Bags

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY FOUND THREE OTHER THINGS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, WHICH DID NOT PERTAIN TO THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED IS SEEMED THE DEALER WANTED TO GET PAID FIRST, F...

Jan 7, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY FOUND THREE OTHER THINGS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, WHICH DID NOT PERTAIN TO THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED IS SEEMED THE DEALER WANTED TO GET PAID FIRST, F...

Jan 6, 2013 Wheels 170,000 mi

AS THE DRIVER APPROACHED A RED LIGHT, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. HE PLANNED TO GET THROUGH THE INTERSECTION, PULL OVER TO INVESTIGATE. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, HE ACCELERATED AND THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL POPPED OFF THE AXLE AND ROLLED AWAY. THE TRUCK FELL AND HIT THE PAVEMENT. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS...

Jan 6, 2013 Wheels 170,000 mi

AS THE DRIVER APPROACHED A RED LIGHT, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. HE PLANNED TO GET THROUGH THE INTERSECTION, PULL OVER TO INVESTIGATE. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, HE ACCELERATED AND THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL POPPED OFF THE AXLE AND ROLLED AWAY. THE TRUCK FELL AND HIT THE PAVEMENT. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS...

Jan 6, 2013 Wheels 170,000 mi

AS THE DRIVER APPROACHED A RED LIGHT, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. HE PLANNED TO GET THROUGH THE INTERSECTION, PULL OVER TO INVESTIGATE. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, HE ACCELERATED AND THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL POPPED OFF THE AXLE AND ROLLED AWAY. THE TRUCK FELL AND HIT THE PAVEMENT. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS...

Jan 6, 2013 Wheels 170,000 mi

AS THE DRIVER APPROACHED A RED LIGHT, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. HE PLANNED TO GET THROUGH THE INTERSECTION, PULL OVER TO INVESTIGATE. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, HE ACCELERATED AND THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL POPPED OFF THE AXLE AND ROLLED AWAY. THE TRUCK FELL AND HIT THE PAVEMENT. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS...

Jan 2, 2013 Exterior Lighting

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PLASTIC COVERS THAT COVERED THE HEADLIGHTS HAD TURNED YELLOW. THE CONSUMER STATED THE COVERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE OUT OF GLASS, INSTEAD OF PLASTIC.

Jan 2, 2013 Exterior Lighting

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PLASTIC COVERS THAT COVERED THE HEADLIGHTS HAD TURNED YELLOW. THE CONSUMER STATED THE COVERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE OUT OF GLASS, INSTEAD OF PLASTIC.

Dec 19, 2012 Suspension 152,500 mi

VEHICLE WAS AT DEALER SHOP FOR BRAKE JOB AND TECHNICIAN REPORTED RUSTED-THROUGH FAILURE OF FRAME WHICH RENDERS THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS IS A SECOND GENERATION TACOMA, 2005 MODEL YEAR. *TR

Dec 19, 2012 Structure 152,500 mi

VEHICLE WAS AT DEALER SHOP FOR BRAKE JOB AND TECHNICIAN REPORTED RUSTED-THROUGH FAILURE OF FRAME WHICH RENDERS THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS IS A SECOND GENERATION TACOMA, 2005 MODEL YEAR. *TR

Dec 19, 2012 Suspension 152,500 mi

VEHICLE WAS AT DEALER SHOP FOR BRAKE JOB AND TECHNICIAN REPORTED RUSTED-THROUGH FAILURE OF FRAME WHICH RENDERS THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS IS A SECOND GENERATION TACOMA, 2005 MODEL YEAR. *TR

Dec 19, 2012 Structure 152,500 mi

VEHICLE WAS AT DEALER SHOP FOR BRAKE JOB AND TECHNICIAN REPORTED RUSTED-THROUGH FAILURE OF FRAME WHICH RENDERS THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS IS A SECOND GENERATION TACOMA, 2005 MODEL YEAR. *TR

Dec 14, 2012 Structure 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE FELL AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SPARE TIRE WAS LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE CROSS MEMBER ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BECAME RUSTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HALF OF THE REAR C...

Dec 14, 2012 Structure 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE FELL AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SPARE TIRE WAS LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE CROSS MEMBER ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BECAME RUSTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HALF OF THE REAR C...

Nov 14, 2012 Steering 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND COMPLETING A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SLOWLY RETURNED TO A STRAIGHT POSITION. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING A TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O...

Nov 14, 2012 Steering 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND COMPLETING A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SLOWLY RETURNED TO A STRAIGHT POSITION. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING A TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O...

Oct 17, 2012 Visibility 77,000 mi

THE SUN VISORS IN MY TRUCK WILL NOT KEEP IN THE UP POSITION. IT STAYS HANGING BLOCKING MY VIEW. I HAVE ASKED TOYOTA TO REPAIR IT, BUT SINCE IT IS PAST THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THEY WILL NOT REPAIR IT. IT IS A GREAT DANGER TO HAVE MY VISION BLOCKED BY THIS OBJECT. I STRONGLY FEEL THE MATERIALS USED IN...

Oct 17, 2012 Visibility 77,000 mi

THE SUN VISORS IN MY TRUCK WILL NOT KEEP IN THE UP POSITION. IT STAYS HANGING BLOCKING MY VIEW. I HAVE ASKED TOYOTA TO REPAIR IT, BUT SINCE IT IS PAST THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THEY WILL NOT REPAIR IT. IT IS A GREAT DANGER TO HAVE MY VISION BLOCKED BY THIS OBJECT. I STRONGLY FEEL THE MATERIALS USED IN...

Oct 2, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, A CRASH OCCURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLOOR MAT CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO GET STUCK. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES...

Oct 2, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, A CRASH OCCURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLOOR MAT CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO GET STUCK. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES...

Sep 27, 2012 Air Bags 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V092000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL), THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ECM A...

Sep 27, 2012 Air Bags 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V092000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL), THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ECM A...

Sep 13, 2012 Structure

I HAVE A 2005 TACOMA REGULAR CAB. IT HAS ROUGHLY 58K ON THE ODO AND THE FRAME IS RUSTED FROM THE FRONT TO THE BACK INSIDE AND OUT. IN SOME PLACES, SUCH AS THE REAR LEAF SPRING ATTACHMENT POINTS IT IS TO THE POINT WHERE SCALE FLAKING OFF AND ROT APPEARS TO BE TAKING PLACE. THIS IS UNSAFE AND UNACCEP...

Sep 13, 2012 Structure

I HAVE A 2005 TACOMA REGULAR CAB. IT HAS ROUGHLY 58K ON THE ODO AND THE FRAME IS RUSTED FROM THE FRONT TO THE BACK INSIDE AND OUT. IN SOME PLACES, SUCH AS THE REAR LEAF SPRING ATTACHMENT POINTS IT IS TO THE POINT WHERE SCALE FLAKING OFF AND ROT APPEARS TO BE TAKING PLACE. THIS IS UNSAFE AND UNACCEP...

Sep 11, 2012 Visibility/wiper 120,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY FLAT AGAINST THE ROOF. IT APPEARS THE INTERNAL SPRING OR MECHANISM IS DEFECTIVE AND NO LONGER HOLDS THE VISOR IN A CORRECT POSITION. VISOR NOW JUST FLAPS DOWN OBSTRUCTING VIEW. *TR

Sep 11, 2012 Visibility/wiper 120,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY FLAT AGAINST THE ROOF. IT APPEARS THE INTERNAL SPRING OR MECHANISM IS DEFECTIVE AND NO LONGER HOLDS THE VISOR IN A CORRECT POSITION. VISOR NOW JUST FLAPS DOWN OBSTRUCTING VIEW. *TR

Sep 1, 2012 Air Bags 88,640 mi

JUST STARTED MY TRUCK UP TO GO TO WORK AS USUAL AND AFTER ABOUT 1/2 A MILE THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. MY TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAGS HAVE NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED BEFORE SO I WANTED TO GET IT CHECKED OUT WHEN I GOT TO WORK. AS AN ASE CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN I HOOKED UP MY SCAN TOOL A...

Sep 1, 2012 Air Bags 88,640 mi

JUST STARTED MY TRUCK UP TO GO TO WORK AS USUAL AND AFTER ABOUT 1/2 A MILE THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. MY TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAGS HAVE NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED BEFORE SO I WANTED TO GET IT CHECKED OUT WHEN I GOT TO WORK. AS AN ASE CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN I HOOKED UP MY SCAN TOOL A...

Aug 29, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

LAST YEAR DURING VEHICLE INSPECTION I WAS TOLD MY FRAME HAD RUST. I CHECKED WITH TOYOTA AND THEY HAD A RECALL FOR MODEL YEARS UP TO 2004 FOR FRAME RUST ISSUES. THIS YEAR WHILE MY TRUCK WAS ON THE LIFT FOR MECHANICAL WORK, THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE RUST ON MY FRAME WAS GETTING SERIOUS AND TH...

Aug 29, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

LAST YEAR DURING VEHICLE INSPECTION I WAS TOLD MY FRAME HAD RUST. I CHECKED WITH TOYOTA AND THEY HAD A RECALL FOR MODEL YEARS UP TO 2004 FOR FRAME RUST ISSUES. THIS YEAR WHILE MY TRUCK WAS ON THE LIFT FOR MECHANICAL WORK, THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE RUST ON MY FRAME WAS GETTING SERIOUS AND TH...

Aug 28, 2012 Air Bags 112,317 mi

REPLACEMENT OF SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY, DIAGNOSIS, PAPER WORK TO TAKE 4 HOURS TO SIX HOURS TO COMPLETE. THIS WAS QUOTED TO ME BY YOUR TOYOTA DEALERSHIP ( PRECISION TOYOTA) IN THE TUCSON AREA. YET THE NOTIFICATION STATES ONLY 30 MINUTES IS NEEDED TO REPLACE. *TR

Aug 28, 2012 Air Bags 112,317 mi

REPLACEMENT OF SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY, DIAGNOSIS, PAPER WORK TO TAKE 4 HOURS TO SIX HOURS TO COMPLETE. THIS WAS QUOTED TO ME BY YOUR TOYOTA DEALERSHIP ( PRECISION TOYOTA) IN THE TUCSON AREA. YET THE NOTIFICATION STATES ONLY 30 MINUTES IS NEEDED TO REPLACE. *TR

Jul 18, 2012 Wheels 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE TIRE WOULD DEFLATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE WHEEL DEVELOPED A CRACK AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED ...

Jul 18, 2012 Wheels 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE TIRE WOULD DEFLATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE WHEEL DEVELOPED A CRACK AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED ...

Jul 3, 2012 Structure 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE CORROSION WAS SUPERFICIAL AND WOULD NOT CAUSE A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE W...

Jul 3, 2012 Structure 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE CORROSION WAS SUPERFICIAL AND WOULD NOT CAUSE A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE W...

May 29, 2012 Suspension 74,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL TICKING NOSE WAS HEARD FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE U-JOINT NEEDED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MIL...

May 29, 2012 Suspension 74,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL TICKING NOSE WAS HEARD FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE U-JOINT NEEDED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MIL...

May 14, 2012 Air Bags 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAIL...

May 14, 2012 Air Bags 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAIL...

Apr 26, 2012 Power Train 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LOUD NOISE WAS EXHIBITED FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE TRANSMISSION BELL HOUSE, WHICH WAS MADE OF ALUMINUM AND CAUSING THE ABNOR...

Apr 26, 2012 Power Train 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LOUD NOISE WAS EXHIBITED FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE TRANSMISSION BELL HOUSE, WHICH WAS MADE OF ALUMINUM AND CAUSING THE ABNOR...

Apr 11, 2012 Steering 100,000 mi

SUDDEN ONSET OF STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT U-JOINT SEIZING MAKING STEERING DIFFICULT. ALSO LOST RETURN-TO-CENTER OF STEERING. THIS COULD POSE A SERIOUS RISK OF OVER-STEERING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AT A TEE INTERSECTION. THE UNPROTECTED U-JOINT IS EXPOSED TO STRIKI...

Apr 11, 2012 Suspension 100,000 mi

SUDDEN ONSET OF STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT U-JOINT SEIZING MAKING STEERING DIFFICULT. ALSO LOST RETURN-TO-CENTER OF STEERING. THIS COULD POSE A SERIOUS RISK OF OVER-STEERING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AT A TEE INTERSECTION. THE UNPROTECTED U-JOINT IS EXPOSED TO STRIKI...

Apr 11, 2012 Structure

RUST HAS DEVELOPED ON FRAME OF MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. DESPITE PRIOR RUST ISSUES WITH THIS MODEL TOYOTA HAS NO PROGRAM IN EFFECT TO LOOK AT THE TRUCK. *TR

Apr 11, 2012 Steering 100,000 mi

SUDDEN ONSET OF STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT U-JOINT SEIZING MAKING STEERING DIFFICULT. ALSO LOST RETURN-TO-CENTER OF STEERING. THIS COULD POSE A SERIOUS RISK OF OVER-STEERING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AT A TEE INTERSECTION. THE UNPROTECTED U-JOINT IS EXPOSED TO STRIKI...

Apr 11, 2012 Suspension 100,000 mi

SUDDEN ONSET OF STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT U-JOINT SEIZING MAKING STEERING DIFFICULT. ALSO LOST RETURN-TO-CENTER OF STEERING. THIS COULD POSE A SERIOUS RISK OF OVER-STEERING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AT A TEE INTERSECTION. THE UNPROTECTED U-JOINT IS EXPOSED TO STRIKI...

Apr 11, 2012 Structure

RUST HAS DEVELOPED ON FRAME OF MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. DESPITE PRIOR RUST ISSUES WITH THIS MODEL TOYOTA HAS NO PROGRAM IN EFFECT TO LOOK AT THE TRUCK. *TR

Jan 29, 2012 Air Bags 60,000 mi

SRS LITE CAME ON AND NEVER HAS GONE OUT, FOR THE DRIVERSIDE AIR BAG. AFTER INVESTAGATING THIS PROBLEM, IT SEEMS THAT HUNDREDS OF THESE TOYOTAS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. AT THE DEARSHIP, DIAGNOSIS, IS ABOUT $115.00 TO PULL THE CODE, AND THEN RUN UP TO ABOUT $500.00 FOR REPAIRS. THE SPIRAL CABLE IN ...

Jan 29, 2012 Air Bags 60,000 mi

SRS LITE CAME ON AND NEVER HAS GONE OUT, FOR THE DRIVERSIDE AIR BAG. AFTER INVESTAGATING THIS PROBLEM, IT SEEMS THAT HUNDREDS OF THESE TOYOTAS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. AT THE DEARSHIP, DIAGNOSIS, IS ABOUT $115.00 TO PULL THE CODE, AND THEN RUN UP TO ABOUT $500.00 FOR REPAIRS. THE SPIRAL CABLE IN ...

Jan 19, 2012 Air Bags 93,000 mi

AIR BAGS LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO REASON. *TT

Jan 19, 2012 Air Bags 93,000 mi

AIR BAGS LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO REASON. *TT

Jan 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER STATES LOUD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE AND THAT THE ENGINE WAS OFF KILTER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE OPENED THE HOOD, HE DISCOVERED THE ENGINE WAS DRASTICALLY LEANING TOWARDS THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE WAS THE ENGINE'S COOLING FAN HITTING THE SHROUD...

Jan 6, 2012 Structure

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER STATES LOUD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE AND THAT THE ENGINE WAS OFF KILTER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE OPENED THE HOOD, HE DISCOVERED THE ENGINE WAS DRASTICALLY LEANING TOWARDS THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE WAS THE ENGINE'S COOLING FAN HITTING THE SHROUD...

Jan 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER STATES LOUD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE AND THAT THE ENGINE WAS OFF KILTER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE OPENED THE HOOD, HE DISCOVERED THE ENGINE WAS DRASTICALLY LEANING TOWARDS THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE WAS THE ENGINE'S COOLING FAN HITTING THE SHROUD...

Jan 6, 2012 Structure

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER STATES LOUD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE AND THAT THE ENGINE WAS OFF KILTER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE OPENED THE HOOD, HE DISCOVERED THE ENGINE WAS DRASTICALLY LEANING TOWARDS THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE WAS THE ENGINE'S COOLING FAN HITTING THE SHROUD...

Dec 28, 2011 Air Bags 50,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5 DBL CAB, 6 CYL, 4.0 ENG. 50K MILES, 4 WHEEL DRIVE, MANUAL TRANSMISSION: DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT TURNED ON AND STAYS ON. I HAVE SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR INFO. ON IT AND HAVE FOUND A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM. GOING BY THE INFO. FOUND ON LINE, FROM GOOGLE TO...

Dec 28, 2011 Air Bags 50,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5 DBL CAB, 6 CYL, 4.0 ENG. 50K MILES, 4 WHEEL DRIVE, MANUAL TRANSMISSION: DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT TURNED ON AND STAYS ON. I HAVE SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR INFO. ON IT AND HAVE FOUND A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM. GOING BY THE INFO. FOUND ON LINE, FROM GOOGLE TO...

Dec 8, 2011 Power Train 83,000 mi

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA QUAD CAB SR5 HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. AT A COMPLETE STOP WITH MY FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE MY TRUCK LUNGES FORWARD IN A VERY DANGEROUS ABRUPT MANNER AS THOUGH SOMEONE REAR ENDED ME. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN AT STOP LIGHTS A FEW SECONDS AFTER I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. A SEC...

Dec 8, 2011 Structure 83,000 mi

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA QUAD CAB SR5 HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. AT A COMPLETE STOP WITH MY FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE MY TRUCK LUNGES FORWARD IN A VERY DANGEROUS ABRUPT MANNER AS THOUGH SOMEONE REAR ENDED ME. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN AT STOP LIGHTS A FEW SECONDS AFTER I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. A SEC...

Dec 8, 2011 Power Train 83,000 mi

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA QUAD CAB SR5 HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. AT A COMPLETE STOP WITH MY FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE MY TRUCK LUNGES FORWARD IN A VERY DANGEROUS ABRUPT MANNER AS THOUGH SOMEONE REAR ENDED ME. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN AT STOP LIGHTS A FEW SECONDS AFTER I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. A SEC...

Dec 8, 2011 Structure 83,000 mi

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA QUAD CAB SR5 HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. AT A COMPLETE STOP WITH MY FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE MY TRUCK LUNGES FORWARD IN A VERY DANGEROUS ABRUPT MANNER AS THOUGH SOMEONE REAR ENDED ME. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN AT STOP LIGHTS A FEW SECONDS AFTER I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. A SEC...

Dec 1, 2011 Structure

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, 4X4, 4-CYLINDER, 5-SPEED MANUAL, PURCHASED NEW. IT HAS 92,000 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE FILED TWO COMPLAINTS, GOING BACK THREE YEARS, WITH MY DEALER AND WITH TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS REGARDING EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME OF MY VEHICLE. BOTH HAVE TOLD ME IT IS ACCEPTABLE FOR THE...

Dec 1, 2011 Structure

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, 4X4, 4-CYLINDER, 5-SPEED MANUAL, PURCHASED NEW. IT HAS 92,000 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE FILED TWO COMPLAINTS, GOING BACK THREE YEARS, WITH MY DEALER AND WITH TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS REGARDING EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME OF MY VEHICLE. BOTH HAVE TOLD ME IT IS ACCEPTABLE FOR THE...

Nov 22, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED APPROXIMATELY 2 1/2 YEARS AGO, HE EXPERIENCED HIS FIRST SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE HAD HIS RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH IT WANTED TO CONTINUE TO MOVE FORWARD. WHE...

Nov 22, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED APPROXIMATELY 2 1/2 YEARS AGO, HE EXPERIENCED HIS FIRST SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE HAD HIS RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH IT WANTED TO CONTINUE TO MOVE FORWARD. WHE...

Nov 6, 2011 Electrical System 105,711 mi

SPIRAL CABLE, AIR BAG, STEERING COLUMN, CHARGED $609.82 BY DEALER TO REPAIR, WAS IN OTHER REPAIR SHOP THIS WEEK, HEARD ANOTHER CUTOMER COMPLAIN OF SAME PROBLEM, ALSO HAD 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. EVERY SINGLE LIGHT CAME ON, ON THE DASH, SCARED THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS OUT OF ME. MANUAL SAYS TAKE IMMEDIATELY T...

Nov 6, 2011 Electrical System 105,711 mi

SPIRAL CABLE, AIR BAG, STEERING COLUMN, CHARGED $609.82 BY DEALER TO REPAIR, WAS IN OTHER REPAIR SHOP THIS WEEK, HEARD ANOTHER CUTOMER COMPLAIN OF SAME PROBLEM, ALSO HAD 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. EVERY SINGLE LIGHT CAME ON, ON THE DASH, SCARED THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS OUT OF ME. MANUAL SAYS TAKE IMMEDIATELY T...

Oct 7, 2011 Air Bags 95,261 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORME...

Oct 7, 2011 Air Bags 95,261 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORME...

Sep 17, 2011 Air Bags 114,000 mi

MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN DRIVING ONE DAY. AS I DID RESEARCH, IT SEEMS THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE IN THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE NEWER TACOMAS ARE FAULTY. THERE ARE ENTIRELY TOO MANY OF THESE THINGS GOING BAD. A SIMPLE SEARCH ON GOOGLE FOR TACOMA SPIRAL CABLE BRINGS UP SCORES OF PEOPLE WITH THESE THI...

Sep 17, 2011 Air Bags 114,000 mi

MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN DRIVING ONE DAY. AS I DID RESEARCH, IT SEEMS THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE IN THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE NEWER TACOMAS ARE FAULTY. THERE ARE ENTIRELY TOO MANY OF THESE THINGS GOING BAD. A SIMPLE SEARCH ON GOOGLE FOR TACOMA SPIRAL CABLE BRINGS UP SCORES OF PEOPLE WITH THESE THI...

Sep 11, 2011 Suspension 86,294 mi

2005 PRERUNNER SR5 HAD GRINDING SOUND FROM RIGHT FRONT AT ABOUT 40MPH WHEN TURNING LEFT. NO SOUND WHEN TURNING RIGHT. DEALER CHECKED AND DETERMINED LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS BAD. REPLACED LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING ($516.32). WHEN LEAVING DEALER LOT AFTER PICKING UP THE TRUCK I NOTICED THE SOUN...

Sep 11, 2011 Suspension 86,294 mi

2005 PRERUNNER SR5 HAD GRINDING SOUND FROM RIGHT FRONT AT ABOUT 40MPH WHEN TURNING LEFT. NO SOUND WHEN TURNING RIGHT. DEALER CHECKED AND DETERMINED LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS BAD. REPLACED LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING ($516.32). WHEN LEAVING DEALER LOT AFTER PICKING UP THE TRUCK I NOTICED THE SOUN...

Sep 9, 2011 Structure 148,000 mi

TRUCK BEGAN MAKING LOUD NOISES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TRUCK WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING BAD MOTOR MOUNTS. AT TIME OF REPAIR, MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOTED BY MECHANIC TO HAVE BROKEN OFF THE FRAME DUE TO BAD/WEAKENED WELDS. MOTOR IS RUBBING ON FAN/RADIATOR SHROUD. OWNER HAS DONE INDEPENDENT RESEA...

Sep 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 148,000 mi

TRUCK BEGAN MAKING LOUD NOISES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TRUCK WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING BAD MOTOR MOUNTS. AT TIME OF REPAIR, MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOTED BY MECHANIC TO HAVE BROKEN OFF THE FRAME DUE TO BAD/WEAKENED WELDS. MOTOR IS RUBBING ON FAN/RADIATOR SHROUD. OWNER HAS DONE INDEPENDENT RESEA...

Sep 9, 2011 Structure 148,000 mi

TRUCK BEGAN MAKING LOUD NOISES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TRUCK WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING BAD MOTOR MOUNTS. AT TIME OF REPAIR, MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOTED BY MECHANIC TO HAVE BROKEN OFF THE FRAME DUE TO BAD/WEAKENED WELDS. MOTOR IS RUBBING ON FAN/RADIATOR SHROUD. OWNER HAS DONE INDEPENDENT RESEA...

Sep 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 148,000 mi

TRUCK BEGAN MAKING LOUD NOISES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TRUCK WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING BAD MOTOR MOUNTS. AT TIME OF REPAIR, MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOTED BY MECHANIC TO HAVE BROKEN OFF THE FRAME DUE TO BAD/WEAKENED WELDS. MOTOR IS RUBBING ON FAN/RADIATOR SHROUD. OWNER HAS DONE INDEPENDENT RESEA...

Aug 17, 2011 Suspension 20,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER 4X4 WITH ONLY 83,000 MILES. THERE IS RECURRING ISSUES WITH THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS GOING OUT. FRONT LEFT HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 YEARS AGO, THEN FRONT LEFT STUB AXLE WAS REPLACED LESS THAN A YEAR LATER UNDER WARRANTY BY TOYOTA. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING ALSO WE...

Aug 17, 2011 Steering 20,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER 4X4 WITH ONLY 83,000 MILES. THERE IS RECURRING ISSUES WITH THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS GOING OUT. FRONT LEFT HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 YEARS AGO, THEN FRONT LEFT STUB AXLE WAS REPLACED LESS THAN A YEAR LATER UNDER WARRANTY BY TOYOTA. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING ALSO WE...

Aug 17, 2011 Suspension 20,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER 4X4 WITH ONLY 83,000 MILES. THERE IS RECURRING ISSUES WITH THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS GOING OUT. FRONT LEFT HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 YEARS AGO, THEN FRONT LEFT STUB AXLE WAS REPLACED LESS THAN A YEAR LATER UNDER WARRANTY BY TOYOTA. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING ALSO WE...

Aug 17, 2011 Steering 20,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER 4X4 WITH ONLY 83,000 MILES. THERE IS RECURRING ISSUES WITH THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS GOING OUT. FRONT LEFT HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 YEARS AGO, THEN FRONT LEFT STUB AXLE WAS REPLACED LESS THAN A YEAR LATER UNDER WARRANTY BY TOYOTA. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING ALSO WE...

Aug 3, 2011 Air Bags 92,277 mi

MY AIR BAG LIGHT WENT ON FOR NO REASON - NO SERVICE OR IMPACT TO TRIGGER THE SENSOR. I PAID A TOYOTA DEALER $112 FOR A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND THEY FOUND CODES B1660 & B1801, REQUIRING ME TO REPLACE THE SPIRAL CABLE. THE COST WAS ABOUT $570 BEFORE TAX. I DID NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO DO THE REPAIR, SO T...

Aug 3, 2011 Air Bags 92,277 mi

MY AIR BAG LIGHT WENT ON FOR NO REASON - NO SERVICE OR IMPACT TO TRIGGER THE SENSOR. I PAID A TOYOTA DEALER $112 FOR A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND THEY FOUND CODES B1660 & B1801, REQUIRING ME TO REPLACE THE SPIRAL CABLE. THE COST WAS ABOUT $570 BEFORE TAX. I DID NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO DO THE REPAIR, SO T...

Jul 26, 2011 Visibility 76,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR BRACKET BREAKS AND VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP OUT OF THE WAY AND BLOCKS DRIVER'S VIEW. *TR

Jul 26, 2011 Visibility 76,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR BRACKET BREAKS AND VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP OUT OF THE WAY AND BLOCKS DRIVER'S VIEW. *TR

Jun 28, 2011 Structure 80,000 mi

MOTOR SUPPORT ON FRAME TORE OFF WHILE RUNNING AT 30MPH. TOYOTA DEALER IN P R EXAMINED THE AREA AND DETERMINED THAT THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED DUE TO HEAVY CORROSION. THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRUCK SHALL NOT BE DRIVEN FOR SAFETY REASONS. TOYOTA DENIED TO REPAIR THE TRUCK . THAT IS NOT FAIR. I COULD HAVE...

Jun 28, 2011 Structure 80,000 mi

MOTOR SUPPORT ON FRAME TORE OFF WHILE RUNNING AT 30MPH. TOYOTA DEALER IN P R EXAMINED THE AREA AND DETERMINED THAT THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED DUE TO HEAVY CORROSION. THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRUCK SHALL NOT BE DRIVEN FOR SAFETY REASONS. TOYOTA DENIED TO REPAIR THE TRUCK . THAT IS NOT FAIR. I COULD HAVE...

Jun 16, 2011 Structure 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HE WOULD HEAR A LOUD DRAGGING NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED AND REFERRED HIM TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER A...

Jun 16, 2011 Structure 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HE WOULD HEAR A LOUD DRAGGING NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED AND REFERRED HIM TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER A...

Jun 16, 2011 Structure 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HE WOULD HEAR A LOUD DRAGGING NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED AND REFERRED HIM TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER A...

Jun 16, 2011 Structure 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HE WOULD HEAR A LOUD DRAGGING NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED AND REFERRED HIM TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER A...

May 31, 2011 Air Bags 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SQUIB CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS O...

May 31, 2011 Air Bags 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SQUIB CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS O...

May 25, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 61,000 mi

DROVE ABOUT 12 MILES FROM MY HOME TO MY DOCTORS OFFICE, AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE. I HAD TO BACK UP A FEW FEET TO GET A BETTER ANGLE TO ENTER THE PARKING SPACE. WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE PICKUP SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO ITS MAXIMUM RP...

May 25, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 61,000 mi

DROVE ABOUT 12 MILES FROM MY HOME TO MY DOCTORS OFFICE, AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE. I HAD TO BACK UP A FEW FEET TO GET A BETTER ANGLE TO ENTER THE PARKING SPACE. WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE PICKUP SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO ITS MAXIMUM RP...

May 24, 2011 Air Bags 83,000 mi

AT 83,000 MILES MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND I WAS QUITE CONCERNED. WHILE LOOKING IN THE OWNERS MANUAL ALL I FOUND WAS ?IF LIGHT IS CONTINUALLY ILLUMINATED BRING TO THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY?. SO I TOOK MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CHARGED ME $60 TO DIAGNOSE THE CODE. ONCE DIAGNOS...

May 24, 2011 Air Bags 83,000 mi

AT 83,000 MILES MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND I WAS QUITE CONCERNED. WHILE LOOKING IN THE OWNERS MANUAL ALL I FOUND WAS ?IF LIGHT IS CONTINUALLY ILLUMINATED BRING TO THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY?. SO I TOOK MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CHARGED ME $60 TO DIAGNOSE THE CODE. ONCE DIAGNOS...

Apr 26, 2011 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CABLES WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Apr 26, 2011 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CABLES WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Apr 11, 2011 Structure 90,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TAILGATE IS DANGEROUSLY WEAK, AND IS UNABLE TO SUPPORT WHAT MOST CONSIDER NORMAL WEIGHT FOR A TRUCK TAILGATE. ALTHOUGH SUBSTANDARD DESIGN MAY BE CONSIDERED "BUYER BEWARE", TRUCK BUYERS EXPECT A TAILGATE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF NORMAL TRUCK USE ACTIVITIES. TOYOTA PROVIDES NO WARNI...

Apr 11, 2011 Structure 90,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TAILGATE IS DANGEROUSLY WEAK, AND IS UNABLE TO SUPPORT WHAT MOST CONSIDER NORMAL WEIGHT FOR A TRUCK TAILGATE. ALTHOUGH SUBSTANDARD DESIGN MAY BE CONSIDERED "BUYER BEWARE", TRUCK BUYERS EXPECT A TAILGATE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF NORMAL TRUCK USE ACTIVITIES. TOYOTA PROVIDES NO WARNI...

Mar 29, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN MY 2005 TACOMA PICKUP WHILE PARKING. I WAS TURNING LEFT INTO A PARKING SPOT AND APPLYING THE BRAKE WHEN THE TACOMA SUDDENLY ACCELERATED JUMPING THE PARKING CURVE. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING HEAVY PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THROWING THE AUT...

Mar 29, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN MY 2005 TACOMA PICKUP WHILE PARKING. I WAS TURNING LEFT INTO A PARKING SPOT AND APPLYING THE BRAKE WHEN THE TACOMA SUDDENLY ACCELERATED JUMPING THE PARKING CURVE. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING HEAVY PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THROWING THE AUT...

Mar 2, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS SHE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. SHE THEN SHIFTED INTO PARK BUT THE FAILURE DID NOT CEASE AND THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN AUTH...

Mar 2, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS SHE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. SHE THEN SHIFTED INTO PARK BUT THE FAILURE DID NOT CEASE AND THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN AUTH...

Mar 1, 2011 Structure

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA, TACOMA WITH 30,000 MILES. THE FRAME HAS EXCESSIVE RUSTING, NO HOLES YET BUT CERTAINLY VERY SOON. ROTORS ON ALL 4 WHEELS BAD. (THIS WAS TOLD TO US TODAY BY TOYOTA MECHANIC) ALL THEIR BAD FRAMES AND THEY WILL NOT HELP US ON THIS AS IT IS A 2005 (THE RECALL WAS ON EARLIER ONES T...

Mar 1, 2011 Structure

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA, TACOMA WITH 30,000 MILES. THE FRAME HAS EXCESSIVE RUSTING, NO HOLES YET BUT CERTAINLY VERY SOON. ROTORS ON ALL 4 WHEELS BAD. (THIS WAS TOLD TO US TODAY BY TOYOTA MECHANIC) ALL THEIR BAD FRAMES AND THEY WILL NOT HELP US ON THIS AS IT IS A 2005 (THE RECALL WAS ON EARLIER ONES T...

Feb 16, 2011 Air Bags 73,000 mi

MY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON AFTER I START MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCESS CAB. MY TRUCK HAS APPROXIMATELY 73 000 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND FOR CLOSE TO $100 THEY TOLD ME IT WAS INDICATING SPIRAL CABLE FAILURE. THIS MEANS THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACC...

Feb 16, 2011 Air Bags 73,000 mi

MY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON AFTER I START MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCESS CAB. MY TRUCK HAS APPROXIMATELY 73 000 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND FOR CLOSE TO $100 THEY TOLD ME IT WAS INDICATING SPIRAL CABLE FAILURE. THIS MEANS THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACC...

Jan 10, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING A RIGHT TURN WHEN THE DOOR SWUNG OPEN INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOCK MECHANISM WOULD NEED TO BE R...

Jan 10, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING A RIGHT TURN WHEN THE DOOR SWUNG OPEN INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOCK MECHANISM WOULD NEED TO BE R...

Dec 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER IS EXPRESSING DISCONTENT WITH THE SERVICE RECEIVED FOR THE FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE RECALL. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS MODIFIED. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE QUESTIONED THE SERVICE TECH ABOUT REPLACING THE ALL WEATHER FLOO...

Dec 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER IS EXPRESSING DISCONTENT WITH THE SERVICE RECEIVED FOR THE FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE RECALL. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS MODIFIED. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE QUESTIONED THE SERVICE TECH ABOUT REPLACING THE ALL WEATHER FLOO...

Dec 10, 2010 Suspension 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW TACOMA 2005 TRD 4X4 4 DOOR FROM THE DEALER IN 2004. IN 2009 THE TRUCK STARTED MAKING POPPING, CRACKING, AND SQUEAKING NOISES FROM THE SUSPENSION AND FROM THE ENGINE. NOW, THE TRUCK MAKES SQUEAKING AND CRACKING NOISES JUST GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE TRUCK AND EVEN JUST OPENI...

Dec 10, 2010 Suspension 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW TACOMA 2005 TRD 4X4 4 DOOR FROM THE DEALER IN 2004. IN 2009 THE TRUCK STARTED MAKING POPPING, CRACKING, AND SQUEAKING NOISES FROM THE SUSPENSION AND FROM THE ENGINE. NOW, THE TRUCK MAKES SQUEAKING AND CRACKING NOISES JUST GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE TRUCK AND EVEN JUST OPENI...

Dec 1, 2010 Structure 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE HAD AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF RUST ON IT DUE TO OWNER NEGLIGENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.

Dec 1, 2010 Visibility 85,000 mi

THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT STAY UP. WHEN IT FALLS DOWN, THE VISOR IS RIGHT IN MY LINE OF SITE. *TR

Dec 1, 2010 Structure 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE HAD AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF RUST ON IT DUE TO OWNER NEGLIGENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.

Dec 1, 2010 Visibility 85,000 mi

THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT STAY UP. WHEN IT FALLS DOWN, THE VISOR IS RIGHT IN MY LINE OF SITE. *TR

Nov 5, 2010 Air Bags 127,000 mi

SRS LIGHT IS ON AT ALL TIMES WHEN VEHICLE IS ON. THERE WAS NO CAUSE, IT SIMPLY CAME ON. IT DOES NOT SEEM TO EFFECT THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER, I AM GREATLY CONCERNED THAT MY VEHICLES SAFETY FEATURES ARE FAULTY AND MAY NOT PROTECT ME IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THE IS...

Nov 5, 2010 Air Bags 127,000 mi

SRS LIGHT IS ON AT ALL TIMES WHEN VEHICLE IS ON. THERE WAS NO CAUSE, IT SIMPLY CAME ON. IT DOES NOT SEEM TO EFFECT THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER, I AM GREATLY CONCERNED THAT MY VEHICLES SAFETY FEATURES ARE FAULTY AND MAY NOT PROTECT ME IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THE IS...

Nov 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 82,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION, 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA , CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AFTER RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I REPEATEDLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO NO AVAIL AS THE VEHICLE RAMMED INTO A CHAIN LINK FENCE. THE FENCE SLOWED THE MOMENTUM OF THE VEHICLE AS VEHICLE ACCELERATION CONTINUED. I THEN COMPL...

Nov 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 82,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION, 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA , CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AFTER RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I REPEATEDLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO NO AVAIL AS THE VEHICLE RAMMED INTO A CHAIN LINK FENCE. THE FENCE SLOWED THE MOMENTUM OF THE VEHICLE AS VEHICLE ACCELERATION CONTINUED. I THEN COMPL...

Oct 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON AN ICY ROAD, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY MOVED SIDEWAYS. THE VEHICLE MOVED INTO A DITCH, HIT A PIPE, AND CONTINUED MOVING ALTHOUGH THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL ...

Oct 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON AN ICY ROAD, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY MOVED SIDEWAYS. THE VEHICLE MOVED INTO A DITCH, HIT A PIPE, AND CONTINUED MOVING ALTHOUGH THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL ...

Oct 26, 2010 Air Bags 34,699 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WHEN IT WAS TURNED ON THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED A SECOND TI...

Oct 26, 2010 Air Bags 34,699 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WHEN IT WAS TURNED ON THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED A SECOND TI...

Oct 18, 2010 Suspension 47,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 TACOMA DOUBLE CAB 4X4 SHORT BED WITH TRD OFF ROAD PACKAGE AND TOW PACKAGE NEW IN NOV 2004. AT 37K MILES I PUT A SET OF TRD SPORT WHEEL TAKEOFFS ON MY TRUCK. WHEN I HAD THEM BALANCED AND ROTATED AT 47K (FOR THE SECOND TIME) I NOTICE A SLIGHT VIBRATION THAT SEEMED TO COME AND GO, ...

Oct 18, 2010 Suspension 47,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 TACOMA DOUBLE CAB 4X4 SHORT BED WITH TRD OFF ROAD PACKAGE AND TOW PACKAGE NEW IN NOV 2004. AT 37K MILES I PUT A SET OF TRD SPORT WHEEL TAKEOFFS ON MY TRUCK. WHEN I HAD THEM BALANCED AND ROTATED AT 47K (FOR THE SECOND TIME) I NOTICE A SLIGHT VIBRATION THAT SEEMED TO COME AND GO, ...

Sep 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 43,250 mi

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON OUR 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WE TOOK THE TRUCK TO CHAMPION TOYOTA AUSTIN TX ON THURSDAY SEPT 23 2010 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. WHEN MY WIFE PICKED UP THE TRUCK LATER SHE IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THAT THE LOWER HALF OF THE PEDAL HAD BEEN CUT OFF AND...

Sep 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 43,250 mi

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON OUR 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WE TOOK THE TRUCK TO CHAMPION TOYOTA AUSTIN TX ON THURSDAY SEPT 23 2010 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. WHEN MY WIFE PICKED UP THE TRUCK LATER SHE IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THAT THE LOWER HALF OF THE PEDAL HAD BEEN CUT OFF AND...

Sep 23, 2010 Air Bags Crash 32,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE AIR BAGS INVOLUNTARILY DEPLOYED, KNOCKING THE DRIVER UNCONSCIOUS AND RESULTING IN A SINGLE CAR CRASH. A POLICE WAS TAKEN. THE DRIVER WAS REPORTED INJURED; HOWEVER, WHEN THE AMBULANCE ARRIVE HE WAS NOT TRANSPORTED TO THE...

Sep 23, 2010 Air Bags Crash 32,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE AIR BAGS INVOLUNTARILY DEPLOYED, KNOCKING THE DRIVER UNCONSCIOUS AND RESULTING IN A SINGLE CAR CRASH. A POLICE WAS TAKEN. THE DRIVER WAS REPORTED INJURED; HOWEVER, WHEN THE AMBULANCE ARRIVE HE WAS NOT TRANSPORTED TO THE...

Sep 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN SO THE DEALER COULD PERFORM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MODIFICATION WHICH MAY JAM OPEN IF THE FLOOR MAT IS LEFT UNSECURED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER T...

Sep 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN SO THE DEALER COULD PERFORM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MODIFICATION WHICH MAY JAM OPEN IF THE FLOOR MAT IS LEFT UNSECURED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER T...

Aug 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 55,000 mi

AS THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN THE PARKING SPOT IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. I APPLIED AS MUCH PRESSURE AS POSSIBLE BUT IT CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD. I PROCEEDED 8 TO 10 FEET BETWEEN A PINE TREE AND SATELLITE DISH AND ADDITIONAL 25 FEET BEFORE THE ACCELERATION STOPPED. I BELIEVE IN THE COURSE ...

Aug 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 55,000 mi

AS THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN THE PARKING SPOT IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. I APPLIED AS MUCH PRESSURE AS POSSIBLE BUT IT CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD. I PROCEEDED 8 TO 10 FEET BETWEEN A PINE TREE AND SATELLITE DISH AND ADDITIONAL 25 FEET BEFORE THE ACCELERATION STOPPED. I BELIEVE IN THE COURSE ...

Aug 27, 2010 Structure 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS COLLAPSED INTO THE FRAME WHILE HE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH AND THE ENGINE WAS DROPPED INTO THE RADIATOR SHROUD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE HE WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MECHA...

Aug 27, 2010 Structure 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS COLLAPSED INTO THE FRAME WHILE HE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH AND THE ENGINE WAS DROPPED INTO THE RADIATOR SHROUD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE HE WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MECHA...

Aug 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED ON A BRIDGE WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED WHEN THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO INDEPENDENTLY CREEP FORWARD. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE THEN ACCELERATED AND ALTHO...

Aug 16, 2010 Air Bags Crash 114,690 mi

2ND TIME A GAS PEDAL STUCK ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK LEADING TO A 2ND COLLISION WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK & THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT WITH PLENTY OF ROOM TO STOP ON A FLAT RD. THERE WHERE SKID MARKS FROM MY TRUCK AND I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE INCR...

Aug 16, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 114,690 mi

2ND TIME A GAS PEDAL STUCK ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK LEADING TO A 2ND COLLISION WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK & THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT WITH PLENTY OF ROOM TO STOP ON A FLAT RD. THERE WHERE SKID MARKS FROM MY TRUCK AND I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE INCR...

Aug 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 114,690 mi

2ND TIME A GAS PEDAL STUCK ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK LEADING TO A 2ND COLLISION WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK & THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT WITH PLENTY OF ROOM TO STOP ON A FLAT RD. THERE WHERE SKID MARKS FROM MY TRUCK AND I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE INCR...

Aug 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED ON A BRIDGE WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED WHEN THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO INDEPENDENTLY CREEP FORWARD. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE THEN ACCELERATED AND ALTHO...

Aug 16, 2010 Air Bags Crash 114,690 mi

2ND TIME A GAS PEDAL STUCK ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK LEADING TO A 2ND COLLISION WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK & THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT WITH PLENTY OF ROOM TO STOP ON A FLAT RD. THERE WHERE SKID MARKS FROM MY TRUCK AND I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE INCR...

Aug 16, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 114,690 mi

2ND TIME A GAS PEDAL STUCK ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK LEADING TO A 2ND COLLISION WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK & THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT WITH PLENTY OF ROOM TO STOP ON A FLAT RD. THERE WHERE SKID MARKS FROM MY TRUCK AND I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE INCR...

Aug 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 114,690 mi

2ND TIME A GAS PEDAL STUCK ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK LEADING TO A 2ND COLLISION WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK & THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT WITH PLENTY OF ROOM TO STOP ON A FLAT RD. THERE WHERE SKID MARKS FROM MY TRUCK AND I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE INCR...

Aug 12, 2010 Visibility 52,000 mi

05 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER, (50,000 MILES) DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FELL INTO DRIVER'S LINE OF SIGHT WHILE DRIVING. VISOR HAS BEEN SOMEWHAT LOOSE BUT HOLDING JUST OUT OF SIGHTLINE. VISOR HAS NEVER HELD ANYTHING BUT ITSELF AND SMALL GARAGE DOOR HOLDER. *TR

Aug 12, 2010 Visibility 52,000 mi

05 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER, (50,000 MILES) DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FELL INTO DRIVER'S LINE OF SIGHT WHILE DRIVING. VISOR HAS BEEN SOMEWHAT LOOSE BUT HOLDING JUST OUT OF SIGHTLINE. VISOR HAS NEVER HELD ANYTHING BUT ITSELF AND SMALL GARAGE DOOR HOLDER. *TR

Aug 10, 2010 Power Train 77,000 mi

THIS IS THE 3RD OR 4TH TIME MY REAR END IN MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS BLOWN. EVERYTIME I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA AND IT REACHES THREE COMPLAINTS OR REPAIRS THEY DENY THE CLAIM SO IT DOESN'T GO AGAINST THEIR INCIDENTS FOR RECALLS. THE LAST REAR END WENT IN APPROX 4000 MILES AGO FROM ROHRICH TOYO...

Aug 10, 2010 Power Train 77,000 mi

THIS IS THE 3RD OR 4TH TIME MY REAR END IN MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS BLOWN. EVERYTIME I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA AND IT REACHES THREE COMPLAINTS OR REPAIRS THEY DENY THE CLAIM SO IT DOESN'T GO AGAINST THEIR INCIDENTS FOR RECALLS. THE LAST REAR END WENT IN APPROX 4000 MILES AGO FROM ROHRICH TOYO...

Aug 3, 2010 Structure 58,050 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE EXAMINED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR AN UNRELATED ISSUE, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTING WHERE IT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE TRUCK BED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 58,050. UP...

Aug 3, 2010 Structure 58,050 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE EXAMINED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR AN UNRELATED ISSUE, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTING WHERE IT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE TRUCK BED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 58,050. UP...

Jun 22, 2010 Air Bags 38,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA RE: THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT EVENTUALLY GOES OUT. THE VEHICLE HAS 49,000 MILES. I HAVE NOT TAKEN IT IN TO TOYOTA AS THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND I DO NOT WANT TO PAY $ 80/HR. TROUBLE ...

Jun 22, 2010 Air Bags 38,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA RE: THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT EVENTUALLY GOES OUT. THE VEHICLE HAS 49,000 MILES. I HAVE NOT TAKEN IT IN TO TOYOTA AS THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND I DO NOT WANT TO PAY $ 80/HR. TROUBLE ...

Jun 7, 2010 Air Bags 89 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA LUNGES OR SURGES WHILE HOLDING THE BRAKE AT LIGHT. IF I DON'T HOLD THE BRAKE FIRM IT COULD REAR END VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. DEALER SAYS ITS NORMAL. AND CHARGED ME TO INSPECT. AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS A PART IN THE AIRBAG AND WANTED 612.00 TO REPLACE STATING THAT ...

Jun 7, 2010 Power Train 89 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA LUNGES OR SURGES WHILE HOLDING THE BRAKE AT LIGHT. IF I DON'T HOLD THE BRAKE FIRM IT COULD REAR END VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. DEALER SAYS ITS NORMAL. AND CHARGED ME TO INSPECT. AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS A PART IN THE AIRBAG AND WANTED 612.00 TO REPLACE STATING THAT ...

Jun 7, 2010 Air Bags 89 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA LUNGES OR SURGES WHILE HOLDING THE BRAKE AT LIGHT. IF I DON'T HOLD THE BRAKE FIRM IT COULD REAR END VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. DEALER SAYS ITS NORMAL. AND CHARGED ME TO INSPECT. AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS A PART IN THE AIRBAG AND WANTED 612.00 TO REPLACE STATING THAT ...

Jun 7, 2010 Power Train 89 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA LUNGES OR SURGES WHILE HOLDING THE BRAKE AT LIGHT. IF I DON'T HOLD THE BRAKE FIRM IT COULD REAR END VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. DEALER SAYS ITS NORMAL. AND CHARGED ME TO INSPECT. AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS A PART IN THE AIRBAG AND WANTED 612.00 TO REPLACE STATING THAT ...

Jun 3, 2010 Structure 90,100 mi

I NOTICED A RUBBING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF MY VEHICLE. UPON INVESTIGATION OF MY LOCAL MECHANIC HE DETERMINED THE CAUSE. THE LEFT (DRIVER SIDE) MOTOR MOUNT CRACK AT THE FRAME. ESSENTIALLY THE FRAME CRACKED WHERE THE MOTOR MOUNT IS WELDED AND STARTED TO COLLAPSE INTO THE FRAME. TH...

Jun 3, 2010 Structure 90,100 mi

I NOTICED A RUBBING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF MY VEHICLE. UPON INVESTIGATION OF MY LOCAL MECHANIC HE DETERMINED THE CAUSE. THE LEFT (DRIVER SIDE) MOTOR MOUNT CRACK AT THE FRAME. ESSENTIALLY THE FRAME CRACKED WHERE THE MOTOR MOUNT IS WELDED AND STARTED TO COLLAPSE INTO THE FRAME. TH...

May 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN POE ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE TOYOTA RECALL-RESPOND TO KINGWOOD, TX OFFICE (DOT/I#2010-2130) 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL WHICH ADVISED HIM TO REMOVE THE FLOOR MATS FROM HIS VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED TOYOTA AND WAS INFORMED TH...

May 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FIL...

May 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN POE ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE TOYOTA RECALL-RESPOND TO KINGWOOD, TX OFFICE (DOT/I#2010-2130) 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL WHICH ADVISED HIM TO REMOVE THE FLOOR MATS FROM HIS VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED TOYOTA AND WAS INFORMED TH...

May 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FIL...

May 25, 2010 Power Train 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED IN FOURTH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SWITCH INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARRANT. WHEN PLACED BACK INTO FOURTH GEAR, THE VEHICLE WOULD FUNCTION AS NORMAL UNTIL THE F...

May 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 61,000 mi

10/27/05, 12/05 & 5/25/10 LITTLE OR NO ACCELERATION. 10/23/09 STEPPED ON BRAKE BUT IT ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF STOPPING & ALMOST GOT KILLED. 11/18/09, 12/16/09 & 1/16/09 THROTTLE STICKS & ENGINE RACES KEPT FOOT ON BRAKE & IMMEDIATELY THREW IT INTO NEUTRAL SO IT WOULDN'T TAKE OFF AGAIN. TOYOTA KEEPS ...

May 25, 2010 Power Train 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED IN FOURTH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SWITCH INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARRANT. WHEN PLACED BACK INTO FOURTH GEAR, THE VEHICLE WOULD FUNCTION AS NORMAL UNTIL THE F...

May 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 61,000 mi

10/27/05, 12/05 & 5/25/10 LITTLE OR NO ACCELERATION. 10/23/09 STEPPED ON BRAKE BUT IT ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF STOPPING & ALMOST GOT KILLED. 11/18/09, 12/16/09 & 1/16/09 THROTTLE STICKS & ENGINE RACES KEPT FOOT ON BRAKE & IMMEDIATELY THREW IT INTO NEUTRAL SO IT WOULDN'T TAKE OFF AGAIN. TOYOTA KEEPS ...

May 24, 2010 Steering 77,000 mi

TL *THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN . HE HAD TO MANUALLY PULL THE STEERING WHEEL BACK IN POSITION WHEN MAKING TURNS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AT FIRST BUT NOW IT WAS ...

May 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

[XXX] 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WHICH FLIPPED ONTO ITS SIDE IN DECEMBER, SINCE THEN TOYOTA HAS PROVIDED 5 MONTHS OF RUN-AROUND AND REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE DAMAGES, ETC. I MET WITH A TOYOTA ENGINEER WHO CHECKED THE BRAKES, SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE, DIDN'T BOTH LOOKING AT THE MATS OR ANYTHING ELSE AT ALL. ...

May 24, 2010 Steering 77,000 mi

TL *THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN . HE HAD TO MANUALLY PULL THE STEERING WHEEL BACK IN POSITION WHEN MAKING TURNS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AT FIRST BUT NOW IT WAS ...

May 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

[XXX] 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WHICH FLIPPED ONTO ITS SIDE IN DECEMBER, SINCE THEN TOYOTA HAS PROVIDED 5 MONTHS OF RUN-AROUND AND REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE DAMAGES, ETC. I MET WITH A TOYOTA ENGINEER WHO CHECKED THE BRAKES, SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE, DIDN'T BOTH LOOKING AT THE MATS OR ANYTHING ELSE AT ALL. ...

May 12, 2010 Air Bags 73,105 mi

ON FEBRUARY 22 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:30 A.M. PST, I NOTICED MY AIRBAG LIGHT COME ON AND STAY ON. I CALLED THE DEALER IN SANTEE CA., AND ASKED WHAT THIS WAS BEING THE MANUAL IN MY TRUCK SAID TO "CONTACT DEALER IMMEDIATELY". I WAS INFORMED THAT IT MEANT THAT THE AIRBAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY IF I WAS TO BE IN...

May 12, 2010 Air Bags 73,105 mi

ON FEBRUARY 22 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:30 A.M. PST, I NOTICED MY AIRBAG LIGHT COME ON AND STAY ON. I CALLED THE DEALER IN SANTEE CA., AND ASKED WHAT THIS WAS BEING THE MANUAL IN MY TRUCK SAID TO "CONTACT DEALER IMMEDIATELY". I WAS INFORMED THAT IT MEANT THAT THE AIRBAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY IF I WAS TO BE IN...

Apr 14, 2010 Structure 39,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 WITH EXTENDED CAB. I'VE BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW FROM BALISE TOYOTA IN W.SPFLD, MA AND HAVE HAD EVERY BIT OF SERVICE PERFORMED THERE (WITH EXCEPTION OF 1 OIL CHANGE AND A NEW SET OF TIRES). LAST YEAR I PUT A CLAIM IN WITH TOYOTA ABOUT THE FRAME RUSTING. TWICE I HAVE HAD...

Apr 14, 2010 Structure 39,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 WITH EXTENDED CAB. I'VE BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW FROM BALISE TOYOTA IN W.SPFLD, MA AND HAVE HAD EVERY BIT OF SERVICE PERFORMED THERE (WITH EXCEPTION OF 1 OIL CHANGE AND A NEW SET OF TIRES). LAST YEAR I PUT A CLAIM IN WITH TOYOTA ABOUT THE FRAME RUSTING. TWICE I HAVE HAD...

Apr 13, 2010 Visibility 14,818 mi

TOYOTA TACOMA 2005 WINDSHIELD HAD PROBLEMS WITH BUZZING NOISE, TOYOTA REPLACE IT A COUPLE TIMES DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF WINDSHIELD SUBLET. BUZZING NOISE IS MINIMAL AND RARELY HAPPENS BUT NOW SEALANT WAS NOT SECURE AND DURING RAIN CAUSE WATER DAMAGE TO UNDERSIDE OF CARPET. MY CONCERN IS MOLD ...

Apr 13, 2010 Structure 14,818 mi

TOYOTA TACOMA 2005 WINDSHIELD HAD PROBLEMS WITH BUZZING NOISE, TOYOTA REPLACE IT A COUPLE TIMES DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF WINDSHIELD SUBLET. BUZZING NOISE IS MINIMAL AND RARELY HAPPENS BUT NOW SEALANT WAS NOT SECURE AND DURING RAIN CAUSE WATER DAMAGE TO UNDERSIDE OF CARPET. MY CONCERN IS MOLD ...

Apr 13, 2010 Visibility 14,818 mi

TOYOTA TACOMA 2005 WINDSHIELD HAD PROBLEMS WITH BUZZING NOISE, TOYOTA REPLACE IT A COUPLE TIMES DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF WINDSHIELD SUBLET. BUZZING NOISE IS MINIMAL AND RARELY HAPPENS BUT NOW SEALANT WAS NOT SECURE AND DURING RAIN CAUSE WATER DAMAGE TO UNDERSIDE OF CARPET. MY CONCERN IS MOLD ...

Apr 13, 2010 Structure 14,818 mi

TOYOTA TACOMA 2005 WINDSHIELD HAD PROBLEMS WITH BUZZING NOISE, TOYOTA REPLACE IT A COUPLE TIMES DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF WINDSHIELD SUBLET. BUZZING NOISE IS MINIMAL AND RARELY HAPPENS BUT NOW SEALANT WAS NOT SECURE AND DURING RAIN CAUSE WATER DAMAGE TO UNDERSIDE OF CARPET. MY CONCERN IS MOLD ...

Mar 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 69,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. HE STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR MAT WAS SECURED BY TWO 1.5 INCH HOOKS. THE HOOKS WERE ABLE TO SPIN AROUND COMPLETELY OVER A 3-INCH RADIUS, CATCHING ONLY IN ONE DIRECTION TO PREVENT THE FLOOR MAT FROM MOVING. WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT'S F...

Mar 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 69,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. HE STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR MAT WAS SECURED BY TWO 1.5 INCH HOOKS. THE HOOKS WERE ABLE TO SPIN AROUND COMPLETELY OVER A 3-INCH RADIUS, CATCHING ONLY IN ONE DIRECTION TO PREVENT THE FLOOR MAT FROM MOVING. WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT'S F...

Mar 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 65,000 mi

THE THIRD OF THREE INCIDENCES OCCURRED ON 3-10-10 WHILE TRAVERSING A PARKING LOT WHICH, AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, I THOUGHT SLOPED DOWN INTO A LOWER PARKING LOT. AT THE EDGE OF THE UPPER PARKING LOT IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THERE WAS A TWO TO THREE FOOT VERTICAL DROP INTO THE LOWER LOT. I APPLIE...

Mar 17, 2010 Power Train 45,261 mi

MY WIFE AND I BOUGHT A "CERTIFIED USED" 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA LAST YEAR. AUTO 4X4 EXT CAB TRD WITH 42K... GREAT TRUCK BUT WE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE THAT I'VE HEARD SO MUCH ABOUT. AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT, SEVERAL SECONDS LATER IT WANTS TO LUNGE FORWARD. NOT EVERY TIME BUT PROBABLY 1 OUT OF 5 STOPS. A...

Mar 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 65,000 mi

THE THIRD OF THREE INCIDENCES OCCURRED ON 3-10-10 WHILE TRAVERSING A PARKING LOT WHICH, AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, I THOUGHT SLOPED DOWN INTO A LOWER PARKING LOT. AT THE EDGE OF THE UPPER PARKING LOT IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THERE WAS A TWO TO THREE FOOT VERTICAL DROP INTO THE LOWER LOT. I APPLIE...

Mar 17, 2010 Power Train 45,261 mi

MY WIFE AND I BOUGHT A "CERTIFIED USED" 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA LAST YEAR. AUTO 4X4 EXT CAB TRD WITH 42K... GREAT TRUCK BUT WE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE THAT I'VE HEARD SO MUCH ABOUT. AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT, SEVERAL SECONDS LATER IT WANTS TO LUNGE FORWARD. NOT EVERY TIME BUT PROBABLY 1 OUT OF 5 STOPS. A...

Mar 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE PLACING THE VEHICLE IN THE PARK POSITION, THERE WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL CAUSING MODERATE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT ...

Mar 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE PLACING THE VEHICLE IN THE PARK POSITION, THERE WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL CAUSING MODERATE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT ...

Mar 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10 mi

BRAKING IS TOO SLOW. WHEN STOPPING UNDER DRY CONDITIONS THIS VEHICLE TAKES TOO LONG TO STOP. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. DEALER STATED THAT WAS 'NORMAL' FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS. DEALER WOULD NOT TAKE ANY ACTION. TO IMPROVE BRAKING ABS BRAKES WERE DISABLED BY REMOVING FUSE. EVEN WITH THIS BRAKING TO...

Mar 11, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 11,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 90 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEGAN TO STICK. IMMEDIATELY, THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO THE NEUTRAL POSITION WITH A RAPID INCREASE IN THE RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNE...

Mar 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10 mi

BRAKING IS TOO SLOW. WHEN STOPPING UNDER DRY CONDITIONS THIS VEHICLE TAKES TOO LONG TO STOP. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. DEALER STATED THAT WAS 'NORMAL' FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS. DEALER WOULD NOT TAKE ANY ACTION. TO IMPROVE BRAKING ABS BRAKES WERE DISABLED BY REMOVING FUSE. EVEN WITH THIS BRAKING TO...

Mar 11, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 11,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 90 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEGAN TO STICK. IMMEDIATELY, THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO THE NEUTRAL POSITION WITH A RAPID INCREASE IN THE RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNE...

Mar 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 92,300 mi

I WAS SKEPTICAL ABOUT THIS BRAKE OVERRIDE UNTIL THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION ACTUALLY HAPPENED TO ME ON 3/5/2010. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY TRAVELING 50 MPH IN MODERATE TRAFFIC WHEN A CONSTRUCTION TRUCK DECIDED TO TURN INTO MY LANE. I GAVE IT A QUICK PUNCH TO AVOID A COLLISION WHEN I FELT MY RPM'S KEPT CLI...

Mar 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 92,300 mi

I WAS SKEPTICAL ABOUT THIS BRAKE OVERRIDE UNTIL THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION ACTUALLY HAPPENED TO ME ON 3/5/2010. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY TRAVELING 50 MPH IN MODERATE TRAFFIC WHEN A CONSTRUCTION TRUCK DECIDED TO TURN INTO MY LANE. I GAVE IT A QUICK PUNCH TO AVOID A COLLISION WHEN I FELT MY RPM'S KEPT CLI...

Mar 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 92,300 mi

I WAS SKEPTICAL ABOUT THIS BRAKE OVERRIDE UNTIL THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION ACTUALLY HAPPENED TO ME ON 3/5/2010. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY TRAVELING 50 MPH IN MODERATE TRAFFIC WHEN A CONSTRUCTION TRUCK DECIDED TO TURN INTO MY LANE. I GAVE IT A QUICK PUNCH TO AVOID A COLLISION WHEN I FELT MY RPM'S KEPT CLI...

Mar 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 92,300 mi

I WAS SKEPTICAL ABOUT THIS BRAKE OVERRIDE UNTIL THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION ACTUALLY HAPPENED TO ME ON 3/5/2010. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY TRAVELING 50 MPH IN MODERATE TRAFFIC WHEN A CONSTRUCTION TRUCK DECIDED TO TURN INTO MY LANE. I GAVE IT A QUICK PUNCH TO AVOID A COLLISION WHEN I FELT MY RPM'S KEPT CLI...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 67,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, 4X4, 4 DOOR, LONG BED, 4.0 L, V6, EFI. MARCH 7, 2008 TRUCK WAS TOTALED IN ROLL OVER. 3 INCIDENTS TOOK PLACE WITH 3 DIFFERENT PEOPLE. OWNER AND ACCIDENT VICTIM, POLICE OFFICERS AT THE TIMES OF EACH INCIDENT. BOTH HAVE HAD DRIVER TRAINING AND ARE EXPERIENCED DRIVERS. 3RD PERSON IS ...

Mar 4, 2010 Unknown Or Other Crash 67,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, 4X4, 4 DOOR, LONG BED, 4.0 L, V6, EFI. MARCH 7, 2008 TRUCK WAS TOTALED IN ROLL OVER. 3 INCIDENTS TOOK PLACE WITH 3 DIFFERENT PEOPLE. OWNER AND ACCIDENT VICTIM, POLICE OFFICERS AT THE TIMES OF EACH INCIDENT. BOTH HAVE HAD DRIVER TRAINING AND ARE EXPERIENCED DRIVERS. 3RD PERSON IS ...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 28,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT APPROX. 65MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, AS WE DON'T OFTEN DRIVE OUR VEHICLE IT HAS ONLY OCCURRED 2-3 TIMES(BETWEEN 2008-2009), FORTUNATELY WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A REASONABLE DISTANCE FROM OTHER VEHICLES WHEN THE TRUCK "TAKES OFF"(IT IS LIKE YOU GUNNED THE GAS PEDAL). A...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 52,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION IN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH A KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN BUILDING. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THREE OCCUPANTS APPARENTLY UNHURT. *TR

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 79,773 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2005 TACOMA PICK-UP IN 2005. MY HUSBAND HAS HAD TWO EXPERIENCES WITH THE PICK-UP ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN, AT FULL THROTTLE, WITHOUT HIS FOOT ON THE THROTTLE AT ALL. ONLY AFTER TURNING THE ENGINE OFF DID IT STOP. THIS TOOK PLACE IN 2006 & 2007. HE CONTACTED THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP T...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 67,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, 4X4, 4 DOOR, LONG BED, 4.0 L, V6, EFI. MARCH 7, 2008 TRUCK WAS TOTALED IN ROLL OVER. 3 INCIDENTS TOOK PLACE WITH 3 DIFFERENT PEOPLE. OWNER AND ACCIDENT VICTIM, POLICE OFFICERS AT THE TIMES OF EACH INCIDENT. BOTH HAVE HAD DRIVER TRAINING AND ARE EXPERIENCED DRIVERS. 3RD PERSON IS ...

Mar 4, 2010 Unknown Or Other Crash 67,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, 4X4, 4 DOOR, LONG BED, 4.0 L, V6, EFI. MARCH 7, 2008 TRUCK WAS TOTALED IN ROLL OVER. 3 INCIDENTS TOOK PLACE WITH 3 DIFFERENT PEOPLE. OWNER AND ACCIDENT VICTIM, POLICE OFFICERS AT THE TIMES OF EACH INCIDENT. BOTH HAVE HAD DRIVER TRAINING AND ARE EXPERIENCED DRIVERS. 3RD PERSON IS ...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 28,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT APPROX. 65MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, AS WE DON'T OFTEN DRIVE OUR VEHICLE IT HAS ONLY OCCURRED 2-3 TIMES(BETWEEN 2008-2009), FORTUNATELY WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A REASONABLE DISTANCE FROM OTHER VEHICLES WHEN THE TRUCK "TAKES OFF"(IT IS LIKE YOU GUNNED THE GAS PEDAL). A...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 52,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION IN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH A KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN BUILDING. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THREE OCCUPANTS APPARENTLY UNHURT. *TR

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 79,773 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2005 TACOMA PICK-UP IN 2005. MY HUSBAND HAS HAD TWO EXPERIENCES WITH THE PICK-UP ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN, AT FULL THROTTLE, WITHOUT HIS FOOT ON THE THROTTLE AT ALL. ONLY AFTER TURNING THE ENGINE OFF DID IT STOP. THIS TOOK PLACE IN 2006 & 2007. HE CONTACTED THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP T...

Mar 3, 2010 Structure 56,000 mi

1. 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME RUST. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK LOCALLY HERE IN SPRINGFIELD MO, IT WAS PURCHASED HERE ORIGINALLY. IT WAS CERTIFIED BY TOYOTA. I HAVE FOUND THAT THE FRAME IS RUSTING FROM FRONT TO BACK. SOME OF THE RUST IS REALLY EATING INTO THE METAL (NOT JUST SURFACE RUST). I KNOW THEY HAVE REC...

Mar 3, 2010 Steering Crash 68,100 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MILES PER HOUR MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ON THE FREEWAY IN LIGHT RAIN. THE STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND MY TRUCK BEGAN FISHTAILING. I TAPPED ON THE BRAKES LIGHTLY BUT THE TRUCK CONTINUED ACCELERATING FASTER. I ENDED UP HITTING THE CONCRETE BARRIER AND WAS PLACED ...

Mar 3, 2010 Tires Crash 68,100 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MILES PER HOUR MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ON THE FREEWAY IN LIGHT RAIN. THE STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND MY TRUCK BEGAN FISHTAILING. I TAPPED ON THE BRAKES LIGHTLY BUT THE TRUCK CONTINUED ACCELERATING FASTER. I ENDED UP HITTING THE CONCRETE BARRIER AND WAS PLACED ...

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 68,100 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MILES PER HOUR MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ON THE FREEWAY IN LIGHT RAIN. THE STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND MY TRUCK BEGAN FISHTAILING. I TAPPED ON THE BRAKES LIGHTLY BUT THE TRUCK CONTINUED ACCELERATING FASTER. I ENDED UP HITTING THE CONCRETE BARRIER AND WAS PLACED ...

Mar 3, 2010 Wheels Crash 68,100 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MILES PER HOUR MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ON THE FREEWAY IN LIGHT RAIN. THE STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND MY TRUCK BEGAN FISHTAILING. I TAPPED ON THE BRAKES LIGHTLY BUT THE TRUCK CONTINUED ACCELERATING FASTER. I ENDED UP HITTING THE CONCRETE BARRIER AND WAS PLACED ...

Mar 3, 2010 Structure 56,000 mi

1. 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME RUST. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK LOCALLY HERE IN SPRINGFIELD MO, IT WAS PURCHASED HERE ORIGINALLY. IT WAS CERTIFIED BY TOYOTA. I HAVE FOUND THAT THE FRAME IS RUSTING FROM FRONT TO BACK. SOME OF THE RUST IS REALLY EATING INTO THE METAL (NOT JUST SURFACE RUST). I KNOW THEY HAVE REC...

Mar 3, 2010 Steering Crash 68,100 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MILES PER HOUR MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ON THE FREEWAY IN LIGHT RAIN. THE STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND MY TRUCK BEGAN FISHTAILING. I TAPPED ON THE BRAKES LIGHTLY BUT THE TRUCK CONTINUED ACCELERATING FASTER. I ENDED UP HITTING THE CONCRETE BARRIER AND WAS PLACED ...

Mar 3, 2010 Tires Crash 68,100 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MILES PER HOUR MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ON THE FREEWAY IN LIGHT RAIN. THE STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND MY TRUCK BEGAN FISHTAILING. I TAPPED ON THE BRAKES LIGHTLY BUT THE TRUCK CONTINUED ACCELERATING FASTER. I ENDED UP HITTING THE CONCRETE BARRIER AND WAS PLACED ...

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 68,100 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MILES PER HOUR MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ON THE FREEWAY IN LIGHT RAIN. THE STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND MY TRUCK BEGAN FISHTAILING. I TAPPED ON THE BRAKES LIGHTLY BUT THE TRUCK CONTINUED ACCELERATING FASTER. I ENDED UP HITTING THE CONCRETE BARRIER AND WAS PLACED ...

Mar 3, 2010 Wheels Crash 68,100 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MILES PER HOUR MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ON THE FREEWAY IN LIGHT RAIN. THE STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND MY TRUCK BEGAN FISHTAILING. I TAPPED ON THE BRAKES LIGHTLY BUT THE TRUCK CONTINUED ACCELERATING FASTER. I ENDED UP HITTING THE CONCRETE BARRIER AND WAS PLACED ...

Feb 25, 2010 Power Train

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA USED TO LUNGE FORWARD AND ACCELERATE WHILE STOPPED. IT HAPPENED OVER THE SEVERAL YEARS I OWNED IT. I REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER AND THEY IGNORED ME. I WOULD ALWAYS MAKE SURE I HAD THE BRAKE DEPRESSED HARD WHILE STOPPED. *TR

Feb 25, 2010 Power Train

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA USED TO LUNGE FORWARD AND ACCELERATE WHILE STOPPED. IT HAPPENED OVER THE SEVERAL YEARS I OWNED IT. I REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER AND THEY IGNORED ME. I WOULD ALWAYS MAKE SURE I HAD THE BRAKE DEPRESSED HARD WHILE STOPPED. *TR

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 35,072 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL INTO HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE DRIVER HAD TO MANEUVER INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE, SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN OFF THE IGNITION. HE RE-STARTED THE VEHICLE AND T...

Feb 24, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE HAS SHUT DOWN WHEN I ATTEMPT TO PROCEED FROM A STOP. THIS OCCURS WHILE I AM IN TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE MAY OR MAY NOT START FOR SOME TIME AFTER THAT. IF IT DOES START, IT WILL IDLE OK BUT WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL IT SHUTS DOWN. AFTER...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 35,072 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL INTO HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE DRIVER HAD TO MANEUVER INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE, SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN OFF THE IGNITION. HE RE-STARTED THE VEHICLE AND T...

Feb 24, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE HAS SHUT DOWN WHEN I ATTEMPT TO PROCEED FROM A STOP. THIS OCCURS WHILE I AM IN TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE MAY OR MAY NOT START FOR SOME TIME AFTER THAT. IF IT DOES START, IT WILL IDLE OK BUT WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL IT SHUTS DOWN. AFTER...

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK WOULD ACCELERATE, GOING UPHILL. I WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL BY BRAKING. CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ON. THIS HAS OCCURRED OVER 10 TIMES. *TR

Feb 23, 2010 Power Train 89,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING HIS 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WHEN SUDDENLY HE HEARD AND FELT A SUDDEN LOUD NOISE LIKE A GUN SHOT. HE LOST ALL POWER IN HIS TRUCK. HE WAS ABLE TO GET HIS TRUCK OFF THE INTERSTATE. HE DISCOVERED HIS DRIVE SHAFT HAD FALLEN OUT! IT IS A MIRACLE HE WAS NOT KILLED! IT IS ONLY BY GOD'S GRACE T...

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK WOULD ACCELERATE, GOING UPHILL. I WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL BY BRAKING. CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ON. THIS HAS OCCURRED OVER 10 TIMES. *TR

Feb 23, 2010 Power Train 89,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING HIS 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WHEN SUDDENLY HE HEARD AND FELT A SUDDEN LOUD NOISE LIKE A GUN SHOT. HE LOST ALL POWER IN HIS TRUCK. HE WAS ABLE TO GET HIS TRUCK OFF THE INTERSTATE. HE DISCOVERED HIS DRIVE SHAFT HAD FALLEN OUT! IT IS A MIRACLE HE WAS NOT KILLED! IT IS ONLY BY GOD'S GRACE T...

Feb 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHEN HE SETS THE CRUISE CONTROL AT 65MPH THE RPMS WILL INCREASE FROM 2,000 TO 5,000. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THEY DID NOT LOCATE A FAILURE AND NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER TO...

Feb 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHEN HE SETS THE CRUISE CONTROL AT 65MPH THE RPMS WILL INCREASE FROM 2,000 TO 5,000. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THEY DID NOT LOCATE A FAILURE AND NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER TO...

Feb 17, 2010 Air Bags 86,000 mi

MY 05 TACOMA,DASH LIGHT WENT ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY "OH YEA, THAT'S BEEN A BIG PROBLEM WITH THOSE MODELS". TURNED OUT IT WAS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT, AFTER 85,000 IT CAME ON. IT COST ME $800.00 DOLLARS TO FIX, THEY SAID IT WAS A 5 HOUR JOB, BUT IT ONLY TOOK 2 HOURS BUT CHARGED ME THE...

Feb 17, 2010 Air Bags 86,000 mi

MY 05 TACOMA,DASH LIGHT WENT ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY "OH YEA, THAT'S BEEN A BIG PROBLEM WITH THOSE MODELS". TURNED OUT IT WAS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT, AFTER 85,000 IT CAME ON. IT COST ME $800.00 DOLLARS TO FIX, THEY SAID IT WAS A 5 HOUR JOB, BUT IT ONLY TOOK 2 HOURS BUT CHARGED ME THE...

Feb 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 16,458 mi

THROTTLE GOT STUCK WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD NOT STOP GOING FASTER UNTIL I TURNED OFF ENGINE. IT WAS NOT THE FLOOR MAT THAT CAUSED BUT SOMETHING IN THE THROTTLE ASSY. I DID TAKE IT TO TOYOTA TO DOCUMENT IT. *TR

Feb 17, 2010 Air Bags 86,000 mi

MY 05 TACOMA,DASH LIGHT WENT ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY "OH YEA, THAT'S BEEN A BIG PROBLEM WITH THOSE MODELS". TURNED OUT IT WAS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT, AFTER 85,000 IT CAME ON. IT COST ME $800.00 DOLLARS TO FIX, THEY SAID IT WAS A 5 HOUR JOB, BUT IT ONLY TOOK 2 HOURS BUT CHARGED ME THE...

Feb 17, 2010 Air Bags 86,000 mi

MY 05 TACOMA,DASH LIGHT WENT ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY "OH YEA, THAT'S BEEN A BIG PROBLEM WITH THOSE MODELS". TURNED OUT IT WAS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT, AFTER 85,000 IT CAME ON. IT COST ME $800.00 DOLLARS TO FIX, THEY SAID IT WAS A 5 HOUR JOB, BUT IT ONLY TOOK 2 HOURS BUT CHARGED ME THE...

Feb 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 16,458 mi

THROTTLE GOT STUCK WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD NOT STOP GOING FASTER UNTIL I TURNED OFF ENGINE. IT WAS NOT THE FLOOR MAT THAT CAUSED BUT SOMETHING IN THE THROTTLE ASSY. I DID TAKE IT TO TOYOTA TO DOCUMENT IT. *TR

Feb 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 5,000 mi

THROTTLE STUCK. TRUCK WANTED TO LUNGE IN TRAFFIC. *TR

Feb 16, 2010 Equipment Crash 105,000 mi

UPDATE ON COMPLAINT ALREADY FILED FOR A TOYOTA TACOMA 2005 ACCIDENT DATE WAS JUNE 17, 2009 NOT AUGUST. *TR

Feb 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 5,000 mi

THROTTLE STUCK. TRUCK WANTED TO LUNGE IN TRAFFIC. *TR

Feb 16, 2010 Equipment Crash 105,000 mi

UPDATE ON COMPLAINT ALREADY FILED FOR A TOYOTA TACOMA 2005 ACCIDENT DATE WAS JUNE 17, 2009 NOT AUGUST. *TR

Feb 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 32,521 mi

IN JUNE 2008, WE EXPERIENCED A WRECK THAT WE AT FIRST THOUGHT MUST HAVE BEEN RELATED TO MY WIFE MISTAKENLY HITTING THE GAS WHEN SHE THOUGHT SHE HAD HIT THE BRAKE. AT THE TIME, SHE HAD JUST TURNED INTO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND WOULD HAVE BEEN TRAVELING SLOWLY BUT THE TACOMA HIT THE CENTER MEDIAN, WENT AC...

Feb 15, 2010 Power Train 20,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA AUTOMATIC LURCHES FORWARD AT STOP AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. WIFE COMPLAINED THAT SOMETIMES IT FELT LIKE SHE HAD BEEN HIT IN REAR END. I HAVE NOTICED THE SAME WHILE DRIVING HER TRUCK. SHE SAYS IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR A LONG TIME. WITH ALL THE REPORTS ON THIS PROBLEM, ...

Feb 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 32,521 mi

IN JUNE 2008, WE EXPERIENCED A WRECK THAT WE AT FIRST THOUGHT MUST HAVE BEEN RELATED TO MY WIFE MISTAKENLY HITTING THE GAS WHEN SHE THOUGHT SHE HAD HIT THE BRAKE. AT THE TIME, SHE HAD JUST TURNED INTO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND WOULD HAVE BEEN TRAVELING SLOWLY BUT THE TACOMA HIT THE CENTER MEDIAN, WENT AC...

Feb 15, 2010 Power Train 20,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA AUTOMATIC LURCHES FORWARD AT STOP AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. WIFE COMPLAINED THAT SOMETIMES IT FELT LIKE SHE HAD BEEN HIT IN REAR END. I HAVE NOTICED THE SAME WHILE DRIVING HER TRUCK. SHE SAYS IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR A LONG TIME. WITH ALL THE REPORTS ON THIS PROBLEM, ...

Feb 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 79,000 mi

I WAS IN A PARKING LOT W/ MY 05 TACOMA AND NEEDED TO PERFORM A K TURN. I STOPPED, PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE, AND IT FELT LIKE IT WENT FULL THROTTLE FOR ABOUT 2-3 SECONDS. I HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKE IMMEDIATELY AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE HITTING ANY OF THE PARKED CARS. THE SAME EVENT OC...

Feb 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 5,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PICK UP TRUCK WHEN OPERATING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL MODE, AND WHEN COMING UP ON A STRETCH OF ROAD WHICH IS UPHILL, THE ACCELERATOR WILL KICK IN A FULL OPEN AND UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION MODE CAUSING THE NEED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL TO PREVENT FROM RUNNING IN TO SOMETHIN...

Feb 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 79,000 mi

I WAS IN A PARKING LOT W/ MY 05 TACOMA AND NEEDED TO PERFORM A K TURN. I STOPPED, PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE, AND IT FELT LIKE IT WENT FULL THROTTLE FOR ABOUT 2-3 SECONDS. I HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKE IMMEDIATELY AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE HITTING ANY OF THE PARKED CARS. THE SAME EVENT OC...

Feb 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 5,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PICK UP TRUCK WHEN OPERATING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL MODE, AND WHEN COMING UP ON A STRETCH OF ROAD WHICH IS UPHILL, THE ACCELERATOR WILL KICK IN A FULL OPEN AND UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION MODE CAUSING THE NEED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL TO PREVENT FROM RUNNING IN TO SOMETHIN...

Feb 13, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 23,997 mi

A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO I STARTED EXPERIENCING SUDDEN UN-COMMANDED ACCELERATION AT LOW SPEED. THERE HAVE BEEN 4 INSTANCES OF THIS PROBLEM OCCURRING. IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY WITH NO WARNING WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES (LIKE SLOWING FOR A STOPLIGHT OR A SLOWER CAR AHEAD).THE LAST ONE HAPPENED ON AUGUST 24, 2009...

Feb 13, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 23,997 mi

A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO I STARTED EXPERIENCING SUDDEN UN-COMMANDED ACCELERATION AT LOW SPEED. THERE HAVE BEEN 4 INSTANCES OF THIS PROBLEM OCCURRING. IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY WITH NO WARNING WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES (LIKE SLOWING FOR A STOPLIGHT OR A SLOWER CAR AHEAD).THE LAST ONE HAPPENED ON AUGUST 24, 2009...

Feb 12, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 600,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FROM TOYOTA IN OCTOBER OF 2009 FOR ACCELERATOR PEDALS STICKING TO CARPET. THE LETTER FROM TOYOTA STATED THEY WOULD CONTACT ME ON WHAT TO DO NEXT TO GET IT FIXED. ITS FEBRUARY 12, 2010 AND I HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM THEM ABOUT WHAT TO DO ON THIS ISSUE. *TR

Feb 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 600,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FROM TOYOTA IN OCTOBER OF 2009 FOR ACCELERATOR PEDALS STICKING TO CARPET. THE LETTER FROM TOYOTA STATED THEY WOULD CONTACT ME ON WHAT TO DO NEXT TO GET IT FIXED. ITS FEBRUARY 12, 2010 AND I HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM THEM ABOUT WHAT TO DO ON THIS ISSUE. *TR

Feb 12, 2010 Air Bags 58,000 mi

AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF REGARDLESS OF "FIXES" ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. *TR

Feb 12, 2010 Visibility 79,000 mi

BLOWER MOTOR FAN SPEED SELECTOR SWITCH ILLUMINATION HAS QUIT WORKING AND ALSO THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY ON THE FRONT PASSENGER ROOF HAS QUIT WORKING. *TR

Feb 12, 2010 Electrical System 79,000 mi

BLOWER MOTOR FAN SPEED SELECTOR SWITCH ILLUMINATION HAS QUIT WORKING AND ALSO THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY ON THE FRONT PASSENGER ROOF HAS QUIT WORKING. *TR

Feb 12, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 600,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FROM TOYOTA IN OCTOBER OF 2009 FOR ACCELERATOR PEDALS STICKING TO CARPET. THE LETTER FROM TOYOTA STATED THEY WOULD CONTACT ME ON WHAT TO DO NEXT TO GET IT FIXED. ITS FEBRUARY 12, 2010 AND I HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM THEM ABOUT WHAT TO DO ON THIS ISSUE. *TR

Feb 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 600,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FROM TOYOTA IN OCTOBER OF 2009 FOR ACCELERATOR PEDALS STICKING TO CARPET. THE LETTER FROM TOYOTA STATED THEY WOULD CONTACT ME ON WHAT TO DO NEXT TO GET IT FIXED. ITS FEBRUARY 12, 2010 AND I HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM THEM ABOUT WHAT TO DO ON THIS ISSUE. *TR

Feb 12, 2010 Air Bags 58,000 mi

AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF REGARDLESS OF "FIXES" ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. *TR

Feb 12, 2010 Visibility 79,000 mi

BLOWER MOTOR FAN SPEED SELECTOR SWITCH ILLUMINATION HAS QUIT WORKING AND ALSO THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY ON THE FRONT PASSENGER ROOF HAS QUIT WORKING. *TR

Feb 12, 2010 Electrical System 79,000 mi

BLOWER MOTOR FAN SPEED SELECTOR SWITCH ILLUMINATION HAS QUIT WORKING AND ALSO THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY ON THE FRONT PASSENGER ROOF HAS QUIT WORKING. *TR

Feb 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED TO TURN. I HIT MY BRAKE AT WHICH TIME THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AND I HIT THE VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED TO TURN. I HIT MY BRAKE AT WHICH TIME THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AND I HIT THE VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 6,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STOP IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WHEN SNOW COVERS ROAD SURFACE OR DRIVING THROUGH STANDING WATER VEHICLE IS ALMOST IMPOSIBLE TO STOP. REPORTED TO TOYOTA DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A NORMAL CONDITION BECAUSE OF ABS. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THIS C...

Feb 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 6,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STOP IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WHEN SNOW COVERS ROAD SURFACE OR DRIVING THROUGH STANDING WATER VEHICLE IS ALMOST IMPOSIBLE TO STOP. REPORTED TO TOYOTA DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A NORMAL CONDITION BECAUSE OF ABS. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THIS C...

Feb 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 2,500 mi

WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AT LEGAL FREEWAY SPEEDS, ANY SLIGHT UPHILL (OR STRONG HEADWIND) WILL CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE 2 TO 3 MPH -- THEN THE THROTTLE WILL SUDDENLY GO WIDE OPEN, OR NEARLY SO. THE TRANSMISSION THEN DOWNSHIFTS (OFTEN FROM 5TH TO 3RD) FOLLOWED BY VERY RAPID ACCELERATION TO A SPEE...

Feb 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 2,500 mi

WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AT LEGAL FREEWAY SPEEDS, ANY SLIGHT UPHILL (OR STRONG HEADWIND) WILL CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE 2 TO 3 MPH -- THEN THE THROTTLE WILL SUDDENLY GO WIDE OPEN, OR NEARLY SO. THE TRANSMISSION THEN DOWNSHIFTS (OFTEN FROM 5TH TO 3RD) FOLLOWED BY VERY RAPID ACCELERATION TO A SPEE...

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 52,210 mi

MY INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ON JANUARY 26TH 2010. I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WHERE I HAD A RED STOP LIGHT AND SLOWED THE TRUCK TO AN ALMOST STOP. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WAS NEARLY TO THE FLOOR BUT NOT ALL THE WAY YET. THEN VERY SUDDENLY THE TRUCK L...

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. AT LOW SPEED (25 MPH) USING CRUISE CONTROL, THE VEHICLE OVER-ACCELERATES WHEN IT APPROACHES A HILL OR INCLINE. DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL ONCE THE OVER-ACCELERATION STARTS SEEMS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 4,000 mi

I WAS ON VACATION IN MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 4 DOOR IN COLORADO. WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND SET FOR 65 MPH, I STARTED UP A PASS ON I-25 APPROACHING RATON, NM FROM THE NORTH. AS WE WENT UPHILL AND THE VEHICLE LUGGED DOWN, IT SHIFT DOWN AND BEGAN RAPID ACCELERATION AND AS WE ENTERED A TURN WAS A...

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 52,210 mi

MY INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ON JANUARY 26TH 2010. I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WHERE I HAD A RED STOP LIGHT AND SLOWED THE TRUCK TO AN ALMOST STOP. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WAS NEARLY TO THE FLOOR BUT NOT ALL THE WAY YET. THEN VERY SUDDENLY THE TRUCK L...

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. AT LOW SPEED (25 MPH) USING CRUISE CONTROL, THE VEHICLE OVER-ACCELERATES WHEN IT APPROACHES A HILL OR INCLINE. DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL ONCE THE OVER-ACCELERATION STARTS SEEMS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 4,000 mi

I WAS ON VACATION IN MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 4 DOOR IN COLORADO. WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND SET FOR 65 MPH, I STARTED UP A PASS ON I-25 APPROACHING RATON, NM FROM THE NORTH. AS WE WENT UPHILL AND THE VEHICLE LUGGED DOWN, IT SHIFT DOWN AND BEGAN RAPID ACCELERATION AND AS WE ENTERED A TURN WAS A...

Feb 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 36,840 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK, I APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AND APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES. INSTEAD OF SLOWING DOWN, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. TO AVOID HITTING A CAR IN FRONT OF ME, I SWERVED INTO A YARD AND PUT THE TRUCK INTO NEUTRAL. THIS ENABLED ME TO BRING THE TRUCK TO A COMPL...

Feb 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 36,840 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK, I APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AND APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES. INSTEAD OF SLOWING DOWN, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. TO AVOID HITTING A CAR IN FRONT OF ME, I SWERVED INTO A YARD AND PUT THE TRUCK INTO NEUTRAL. THIS ENABLED ME TO BRING THE TRUCK TO A COMPL...

Jan 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 61,400 mi

ON THE DAY OF DECEMBER 10, 2009 I WAS ARRIVING HOME FROM WORK AS I ALWAYS DO. I WAS PREPARING TO PARK MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE AS I ALWAYS DO. AS I BEGAN TO BACK UP THE ENGINE ROARED CAUSING THE TRUCK TO PLUNGE BACKWARD INTO THE GARAGE DOOR AND HOUSE. I WAS UNABLE TO STO...

Jan 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 100,000 mi

DRIVING A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA NO VISIBLE ADVERSE WEATHER, COLD/ TRUCK SLID SIDEWAYS, ACCELERATED EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE ROLLED THREE TIMES. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO IDLE UP EVEN AFTER IT WAS ON ITS SIDE . CONTACTED TOYOTA, GIVEN AN INCIDENT REFERENCE NUMBER, NO RE...

Jan 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 61,400 mi

ON THE DAY OF DECEMBER 10, 2009 I WAS ARRIVING HOME FROM WORK AS I ALWAYS DO. I WAS PREPARING TO PARK MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE AS I ALWAYS DO. AS I BEGAN TO BACK UP THE ENGINE ROARED CAUSING THE TRUCK TO PLUNGE BACKWARD INTO THE GARAGE DOOR AND HOUSE. I WAS UNABLE TO STO...

Jan 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 100,000 mi

DRIVING A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA NO VISIBLE ADVERSE WEATHER, COLD/ TRUCK SLID SIDEWAYS, ACCELERATED EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE ROLLED THREE TIMES. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO IDLE UP EVEN AFTER IT WAS ON ITS SIDE . CONTACTED TOYOTA, GIVEN AN INCIDENT REFERENCE NUMBER, NO RE...

Jan 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

THIS IS A SECOND COMPLAINT OF THE ETCH-INTELLIGENT SYSTEM DEFECT OF MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WHICH IS CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I REPORTED THIS INCIDENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT HAPPENED BUT MY TRUCK IS NOT LISTED ON THE RECENT RECALL LIST. (IT IS ON THE RECALL LIST FOR THE FLOOR MAT BUT NOT THE MORE ...

Jan 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

THIS IS A SECOND COMPLAINT OF THE ETCH-INTELLIGENT SYSTEM DEFECT OF MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WHICH IS CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I REPORTED THIS INCIDENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT HAPPENED BUT MY TRUCK IS NOT LISTED ON THE RECENT RECALL LIST. (IT IS ON THE RECALL LIST FOR THE FLOOR MAT BUT NOT THE MORE ...

Jan 27, 2010 Parking Brake

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND HIS PARKING BRAKE IS NOT WORKING AT ALL. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING HE CAN DO. *KB

Jan 27, 2010 Parking Brake

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND HIS PARKING BRAKE IS NOT WORKING AT ALL. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING HE CAN DO. *KB

Jan 26, 2010 Air Bags Crash 95,000 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT LAST AUGUST WHILE DRIVING MY TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER. I WAS SLOWING DOWN IN A TURN LANE AND I COULD NOT GET THE TRUCK TO STOP WHICH MADE ME CONTINUE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK WAS OVER $8,000. AND I DO NOT KNOW THE DOLLAR AMOUNT CASED TO THE OTHER CAR BUT IT SUST...

Jan 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 95,000 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT LAST AUGUST WHILE DRIVING MY TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER. I WAS SLOWING DOWN IN A TURN LANE AND I COULD NOT GET THE TRUCK TO STOP WHICH MADE ME CONTINUE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK WAS OVER $8,000. AND I DO NOT KNOW THE DOLLAR AMOUNT CASED TO THE OTHER CAR BUT IT SUST...

Jan 26, 2010 Air Bags Crash 95,000 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT LAST AUGUST WHILE DRIVING MY TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER. I WAS SLOWING DOWN IN A TURN LANE AND I COULD NOT GET THE TRUCK TO STOP WHICH MADE ME CONTINUE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK WAS OVER $8,000. AND I DO NOT KNOW THE DOLLAR AMOUNT CASED TO THE OTHER CAR BUT IT SUST...

Jan 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 95,000 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT LAST AUGUST WHILE DRIVING MY TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER. I WAS SLOWING DOWN IN A TURN LANE AND I COULD NOT GET THE TRUCK TO STOP WHICH MADE ME CONTINUE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK WAS OVER $8,000. AND I DO NOT KNOW THE DOLLAR AMOUNT CASED TO THE OTHER CAR BUT IT SUST...

Dec 9, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 66,516 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA TACOMA 2005. ON DECEMBER 6, 2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 3PM I WAS HEADING SOUTH ON I-190 IN NIAGARA FALLS NY. CRUISE WAS ON,BUT HAD TO TAP BREAKS BECAUSE OF SLOWER MOVING VEHICLE. THIS DID DISENGAGE THE CRUISE & MY TRUCK BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN. WHEN THE CAR MOVED OVER I DEPRESSED THE ACCELERA...

Dec 9, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 66,516 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA TACOMA 2005. ON DECEMBER 6, 2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 3PM I WAS HEADING SOUTH ON I-190 IN NIAGARA FALLS NY. CRUISE WAS ON,BUT HAD TO TAP BREAKS BECAUSE OF SLOWER MOVING VEHICLE. THIS DID DISENGAGE THE CRUISE & MY TRUCK BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN. WHEN THE CAR MOVED OVER I DEPRESSED THE ACCELERA...

Dec 7, 2009 Structure 56,000 mi

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT TO FRAME SUPPORT BRACKET WAS WELDED USING TOO HIGH OF A CURRENT SETTING ON ROBOT WELDER AND WELD IS UNDERCUT INTO BASE METAL ON FRAME. THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CRACK OR RUST THROUGH OVER TIME AND CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO BREAK LOOSE FROM THE FRAME. ON 2005 AND 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA'S...

Dec 7, 2009 Structure 56,000 mi

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT TO FRAME SUPPORT BRACKET WAS WELDED USING TOO HIGH OF A CURRENT SETTING ON ROBOT WELDER AND WELD IS UNDERCUT INTO BASE METAL ON FRAME. THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CRACK OR RUST THROUGH OVER TIME AND CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO BREAK LOOSE FROM THE FRAME. ON 2005 AND 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA'S...

Nov 30, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

MY TOYOTA TACOMA SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO A DANGEROUS LEVEL OF SPEED WHILE IN CRUISE CONTROL. IT HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES DURING MY LONG DISTANCE TRIP AND SCARED ME INTO NOT USING IT AGAIN. I THOUGHT IT WAS ME DOING SOMETHING WRONG, UNTIL I READ ABOUT OTHER COMPLAINTS. I BOUGHT IT USED IN 2008, AND ...

Nov 30, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

MY TOYOTA TACOMA SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO A DANGEROUS LEVEL OF SPEED WHILE IN CRUISE CONTROL. IT HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES DURING MY LONG DISTANCE TRIP AND SCARED ME INTO NOT USING IT AGAIN. I THOUGHT IT WAS ME DOING SOMETHING WRONG, UNTIL I READ ABOUT OTHER COMPLAINTS. I BOUGHT IT USED IN 2008, AND ...

Nov 29, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 45,206 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA--IT'S NOT THE FLOOR MAT! UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION PROBLEM. BACKING TO TURN AROUND, LOOKING OVER MY RIGHT SHOULDER AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT. WHEN MOVING MY RIGHT FOOT FROM THROTTLE TO BRAKE, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THE HARDER I BRAKED, THE FAST...

Nov 29, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 45,206 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA--IT'S NOT THE FLOOR MAT! UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION PROBLEM. BACKING TO TURN AROUND, LOOKING OVER MY RIGHT SHOULDER AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT. WHEN MOVING MY RIGHT FOOT FROM THROTTLE TO BRAKE, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THE HARDER I BRAKED, THE FAST...

Nov 27, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 71,000 mi

I WAS PULLING UP BEHIND A CAR AT A REDLIGHT, APPLYING MY BRAKES, WHEN THE BRAKES SEEMED TO VIBRATE. SUDDENLY, MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA'S ENGINE REVVED VIOLENTLY AND THE TRUCK JUMPED FORWARD AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT. MY FOOT WAS PRESSING AS HARD AS I COULD THE ENTIRE TIME. I HAD TO THROW THE TRUCK INTO...

Nov 27, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 71,000 mi

I WAS PULLING UP BEHIND A CAR AT A REDLIGHT, APPLYING MY BRAKES, WHEN THE BRAKES SEEMED TO VIBRATE. SUDDENLY, MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA'S ENGINE REVVED VIOLENTLY AND THE TRUCK JUMPED FORWARD AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT. MY FOOT WAS PRESSING AS HARD AS I COULD THE ENTIRE TIME. I HAD TO THROW THE TRUCK INTO...

Nov 25, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

OFTEN TIMES WHEN I AM BRAKING TO A STOP IN MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, I FEEL THE TRUCK LURCH FORWARD. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO STOP THE TRUCK BY APPLYING MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE, BUT THE TRUCK STILL WANTS TO MOVE FORWARD. I GENERALLY LEAVE AMPLE DISTANCE BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME. THIS HA...

Nov 25, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 53,995 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE PAST ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOOR-BOARD. HE HAD TO TURN THE IGNITION TO ACCESSORY, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE...

Nov 25, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

OFTEN TIMES WHEN I AM BRAKING TO A STOP IN MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, I FEEL THE TRUCK LURCH FORWARD. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO STOP THE TRUCK BY APPLYING MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE, BUT THE TRUCK STILL WANTS TO MOVE FORWARD. I GENERALLY LEAVE AMPLE DISTANCE BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME. THIS HA...

Nov 25, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 53,995 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE PAST ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOOR-BOARD. HE HAD TO TURN THE IGNITION TO ACCESSORY, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE...

Nov 23, 2009 Wheels 25,000 mi

MY TACOMA TRUCK HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BALANCE OF THE FRONT WHEELS. THE DEALER HAS TRIED REPEATEDLY TO CORRECT TO NO AVAIL. I GET A SHIMMY AT 65 MPH. *TR

Nov 23, 2009 Wheels 25,000 mi

MY TACOMA TRUCK HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BALANCE OF THE FRONT WHEELS. THE DEALER HAS TRIED REPEATEDLY TO CORRECT TO NO AVAIL. I GET A SHIMMY AT 65 MPH. *TR

Nov 17, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THERE WERE NO ...

Nov 17, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THERE WERE NO ...

Nov 16, 2009 Structure 45,000 mi

UNDERSIDE OF FRAME HAS RUST. TOYOTA INFORMED ME OF THE PRIOR RECALL UP TO YEAR 2004. THAT WAS A BAD BATCH OF METAL IN WHICH THEY WERE RECALLING THE TRUCKS DUE TO EXTENSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME. 2005 HAS A DIFFERENT FRAME (TOYOTA'S ATTEMPT TO CORRECT PROBLEM). THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. MY FAT...

Nov 16, 2009 Structure 45,000 mi

UNDERSIDE OF FRAME HAS RUST. TOYOTA INFORMED ME OF THE PRIOR RECALL UP TO YEAR 2004. THAT WAS A BAD BATCH OF METAL IN WHICH THEY WERE RECALLING THE TRUCKS DUE TO EXTENSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME. 2005 HAS A DIFFERENT FRAME (TOYOTA'S ATTEMPT TO CORRECT PROBLEM). THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. MY FAT...

Nov 9, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 169,788 mi

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCELERATOR WENT FULL OPEN THROTTLE AND THE TRUCK RAN AWAY FULL OPEN THROTTLE WITH OUT ME PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL, I COULD NOT STOP THIS WITH CONDITION WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL BURNING MY BRAKES TO A SMELL OF BURNT BRAKE PAD. THIS HAPPEN IN THE DAY TIME AND THE FLOOR MAT WAS NO...

Nov 9, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 169,788 mi

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCELERATOR WENT FULL OPEN THROTTLE AND THE TRUCK RAN AWAY FULL OPEN THROTTLE WITH OUT ME PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL, I COULD NOT STOP THIS WITH CONDITION WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL BURNING MY BRAKES TO A SMELL OF BURNT BRAKE PAD. THIS HAPPEN IN THE DAY TIME AND THE FLOOR MAT WAS NO...

Sep 22, 2009 Structure Fire 49,800 mi

MUD FLAPS ON ALL CORNERS OF THE 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ARE SUBJECT TO BREAKING WITH NORMAL USE. THIS PRESENTS A HAZARD TO SURROUNDING MOTORISTS WHEN THEY SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCK AND GO FLYING DOWN THE ROAD. TYPICALLY, THEY TEAR PARTIALLY BEFORE SEPARATING ENTIRELY WHICH LEAVES THEM BANGING AGAINST THE T...

Sep 22, 2009 Structure Fire 49,800 mi

MUD FLAPS ON ALL CORNERS OF THE 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ARE SUBJECT TO BREAKING WITH NORMAL USE. THIS PRESENTS A HAZARD TO SURROUNDING MOTORISTS WHEN THEY SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCK AND GO FLYING DOWN THE ROAD. TYPICALLY, THEY TEAR PARTIALLY BEFORE SEPARATING ENTIRELY WHICH LEAVES THEM BANGING AGAINST THE T...

Sep 22, 2009 Structure Fire 49,800 mi

MUD FLAPS ON ALL CORNERS OF THE 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ARE SUBJECT TO BREAKING WITH NORMAL USE. THIS PRESENTS A HAZARD TO SURROUNDING MOTORISTS WHEN THEY SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCK AND GO FLYING DOWN THE ROAD. TYPICALLY, THEY TEAR PARTIALLY BEFORE SEPARATING ENTIRELY WHICH LEAVES THEM BANGING AGAINST THE T...

Sep 22, 2009 Structure Fire 49,800 mi

MUD FLAPS ON ALL CORNERS OF THE 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ARE SUBJECT TO BREAKING WITH NORMAL USE. THIS PRESENTS A HAZARD TO SURROUNDING MOTORISTS WHEN THEY SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCK AND GO FLYING DOWN THE ROAD. TYPICALLY, THEY TEAR PARTIALLY BEFORE SEPARATING ENTIRELY WHICH LEAVES THEM BANGING AGAINST THE T...

Jun 12, 2009 Suspension 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING AND GRINDING NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE WARNING ...

Jun 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING AND GRINDING NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE WARNING ...

Jun 12, 2009 Suspension 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING AND GRINDING NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE WARNING ...

Jun 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING AND GRINDING NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE WARNING ...

May 28, 2009 Suspension 90,000 mi

LEAF SPRING SPLIT IN 3 PLACES, TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WANTS TO DO NOTHING ABOUT IT, SAYS IT'S NOT A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *TR

May 28, 2009 Suspension 90,000 mi

LEAF SPRING SPLIT IN 3 PLACES, TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WANTS TO DO NOTHING ABOUT IT, SAYS IT'S NOT A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *TR

May 6, 2009 Equipment 111,292 mi

VENTILATION FAN SWITCH HAS FAILED AND NO OUTSIDE AIR NOR AIR CONDITIONING FLOWS THROUGH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ON 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 4 DOOR LONG-BED PICK-UP TRUCK. *TR

May 6, 2009 Equipment 111,292 mi

VENTILATION FAN SWITCH HAS FAILED AND NO OUTSIDE AIR NOR AIR CONDITIONING FLOWS THROUGH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ON 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 4 DOOR LONG-BED PICK-UP TRUCK. *TR

May 1, 2009 Tires 37,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE HAS EL DORADO SPORT FURY SUV TIRES, SIZE P225/75R15. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A REGULAR SIZED SPARE TIRE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500. THE VEHICLE CURRENT AND FAILU...

May 1, 2009 Steering 59,000 mi

I NOTICED OCCASIONAL STIFF STEERING FOR A FEW MONTHS WHICH GRADUALLY BECAME WORSE WITH TIME. EVENTUALLY SEEMED LIKE COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST STEERING. I FOUND THAT IT WAS THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WHICH CONTAINS A UNIVERSAL JOINT THAT HAD BECOME SEIZED. I HAD THIS INTERMEDIATE SHAFT PART REPLA...

May 1, 2009 Tires 37,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE HAS EL DORADO SPORT FURY SUV TIRES, SIZE P225/75R15. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A REGULAR SIZED SPARE TIRE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500. THE VEHICLE CURRENT AND FAILU...

May 1, 2009 Steering 59,000 mi

I NOTICED OCCASIONAL STIFF STEERING FOR A FEW MONTHS WHICH GRADUALLY BECAME WORSE WITH TIME. EVENTUALLY SEEMED LIKE COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST STEERING. I FOUND THAT IT WAS THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WHICH CONTAINS A UNIVERSAL JOINT THAT HAD BECOME SEIZED. I HAD THIS INTERMEDIATE SHAFT PART REPLA...

Apr 17, 2009 Air Bags 81,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE CHECKED OUT AND IT WAS A DEFECTIVE SPIRAL CABLE. 81,000 MILES AND 787.00 REPAIR BILL NOT UNDER A WARRENTY. I HAD TO PAY AND THEN THE SERVICE TECH TELLS ME THIS HAS BEEN A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH TACOMAS LATELY. *TR

Apr 17, 2009 Air Bags 81,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE CHECKED OUT AND IT WAS A DEFECTIVE SPIRAL CABLE. 81,000 MILES AND 787.00 REPAIR BILL NOT UNDER A WARRENTY. I HAD TO PAY AND THEN THE SERVICE TECH TELLS ME THIS HAS BEEN A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH TACOMAS LATELY. *TR

Apr 11, 2009 Structure 49,245 mi

FRONT LEFT MOTOR MOUNT TORE FROM FRAME, DROPPING MOTOR. FRAME HAS FOOT LONG TEAR WHERE MOTOR MOUNT TORE AWAY. TOYOTA DENIDE CLAIM , NEED HELP. *TR

Apr 11, 2009 Structure 49,245 mi

FRONT LEFT MOTOR MOUNT TORE FROM FRAME, DROPPING MOTOR. FRAME HAS FOOT LONG TEAR WHERE MOTOR MOUNT TORE AWAY. TOYOTA DENIDE CLAIM , NEED HELP. *TR

Apr 2, 2009 Power Train

TRUCK LURCHES FORWARD AFTER COMPLETE STOP. *TR

Apr 2, 2009 Power Train

TRUCK LURCHES FORWARD AFTER COMPLETE STOP. *TR

Mar 27, 2009 Power Train 98,146 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2005 TACOMA ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM THREE TIMES NOW. THE LAST TIME BEING TONIGHT AFTER PICKING UP MY DAUGHTER AT WORK. THE TRUCK WAS ACCELERATING AND I WAS LITERALLY STANDING ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE WAS RACING AND WOULD NOT STOP. I THROUGH IT INTO NEUT...

Mar 27, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 98,146 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2005 TACOMA ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM THREE TIMES NOW. THE LAST TIME BEING TONIGHT AFTER PICKING UP MY DAUGHTER AT WORK. THE TRUCK WAS ACCELERATING AND I WAS LITERALLY STANDING ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE WAS RACING AND WOULD NOT STOP. I THROUGH IT INTO NEUT...

Mar 27, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 98,146 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2005 TACOMA ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM THREE TIMES NOW. THE LAST TIME BEING TONIGHT AFTER PICKING UP MY DAUGHTER AT WORK. THE TRUCK WAS ACCELERATING AND I WAS LITERALLY STANDING ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE WAS RACING AND WOULD NOT STOP. I THROUGH IT INTO NEUT...

Mar 27, 2009 Electrical System 98,146 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2005 TACOMA ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM THREE TIMES NOW. THE LAST TIME BEING TONIGHT AFTER PICKING UP MY DAUGHTER AT WORK. THE TRUCK WAS ACCELERATING AND I WAS LITERALLY STANDING ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE WAS RACING AND WOULD NOT STOP. I THROUGH IT INTO NEUT...

Mar 27, 2009 Power Train 98,146 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2005 TACOMA ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM THREE TIMES NOW. THE LAST TIME BEING TONIGHT AFTER PICKING UP MY DAUGHTER AT WORK. THE TRUCK WAS ACCELERATING AND I WAS LITERALLY STANDING ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE WAS RACING AND WOULD NOT STOP. I THROUGH IT INTO NEUT...

Mar 27, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 98,146 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2005 TACOMA ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM THREE TIMES NOW. THE LAST TIME BEING TONIGHT AFTER PICKING UP MY DAUGHTER AT WORK. THE TRUCK WAS ACCELERATING AND I WAS LITERALLY STANDING ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE WAS RACING AND WOULD NOT STOP. I THROUGH IT INTO NEUT...

Mar 27, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 98,146 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2005 TACOMA ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM THREE TIMES NOW. THE LAST TIME BEING TONIGHT AFTER PICKING UP MY DAUGHTER AT WORK. THE TRUCK WAS ACCELERATING AND I WAS LITERALLY STANDING ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE WAS RACING AND WOULD NOT STOP. I THROUGH IT INTO NEUT...

Mar 27, 2009 Electrical System 98,146 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2005 TACOMA ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM THREE TIMES NOW. THE LAST TIME BEING TONIGHT AFTER PICKING UP MY DAUGHTER AT WORK. THE TRUCK WAS ACCELERATING AND I WAS LITERALLY STANDING ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE WAS RACING AND WOULD NOT STOP. I THROUGH IT INTO NEUT...

Feb 28, 2009 Air Bags 78,368 mi

WARNING LIGHT FOR AIRBAG SYSTEM CAME ON. MANUAL SAID TO TAKE TO DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY. THEY RAN A CHECK AND FOUND THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. (B1801) I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET $798.44 TO HAVE IT FIXED. THIS TO ME, SOUNDS LIKE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT, AND NOT SOMETHING TH...

Feb 28, 2009 Air Bags 78,368 mi

WARNING LIGHT FOR AIRBAG SYSTEM CAME ON. MANUAL SAID TO TAKE TO DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY. THEY RAN A CHECK AND FOUND THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. (B1801) I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET $798.44 TO HAVE IT FIXED. THIS TO ME, SOUNDS LIKE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT, AND NOT SOMETHING TH...

Jan 30, 2009 Power Train 25,420 mi

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE PEDAL MOVED TO FLOOR AND STAYED THERE. I IMMEDIATELY PUSHED IN THE CLUTCH. I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THERE WAS NO INTERFERENCE FROM THE RUBBER MAT AND PUMPED THE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES WHILE COASTING. AFTER ABOUT FIVE SECONDS, THE ENGINE DROPPED FROM...

Jan 30, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 26,075 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AND WAS CHANGING GEARS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SUDDENLY DROPPED TO THE FLOOR AND THE ENGINE SUDDENLY RACED UP TO REDLINE. I HAD THE CLUTCH IN AT THE TIME. I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE MY MAT WAS NOT INTERFERING WITH THE PEDAL. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WIT...

Jan 30, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 26,075 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AND WAS CHANGING GEARS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SUDDENLY DROPPED TO THE FLOOR AND THE ENGINE SUDDENLY RACED UP TO REDLINE. I HAD THE CLUTCH IN AT THE TIME. I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE MY MAT WAS NOT INTERFERING WITH THE PEDAL. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WIT...

Jan 30, 2009 Power Train 25,420 mi

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE PEDAL MOVED TO FLOOR AND STAYED THERE. I IMMEDIATELY PUSHED IN THE CLUTCH. I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THERE WAS NO INTERFERENCE FROM THE RUBBER MAT AND PUMPED THE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES WHILE COASTING. AFTER ABOUT FIVE SECONDS, THE ENGINE DROPPED FROM...

Jan 30, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 26,075 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AND WAS CHANGING GEARS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SUDDENLY DROPPED TO THE FLOOR AND THE ENGINE SUDDENLY RACED UP TO REDLINE. I HAD THE CLUTCH IN AT THE TIME. I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE MY MAT WAS NOT INTERFERING WITH THE PEDAL. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WIT...

Jan 30, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 26,075 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AND WAS CHANGING GEARS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SUDDENLY DROPPED TO THE FLOOR AND THE ENGINE SUDDENLY RACED UP TO REDLINE. I HAD THE CLUTCH IN AT THE TIME. I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE MY MAT WAS NOT INTERFERING WITH THE PEDAL. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WIT...

Jan 7, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 16,000 mi

HAVE SINCE HAD 4 SITUATIONS OF "SUDDEN ACCELERATION" A VERY HORRIFYING EXPERIENCE. DATE AND APPROX MILES: 1/28/07-16,000,4/11/07-19,000-9/18/07-26,000,12/20/08-42,600. 1ST INCIDENT-STOPPED AT STOP SIGN WITH FOOT FIRMLY ON BRAKE PEDAL. TRUCK FORCEFULLY LURCHES FORWARD WITH TIRES SCREECHING. CALLED DE...

Jan 7, 2009 Power Train 50,000 mi

VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD SLIGHTLY WHEN STOPPED AT STOPLIGHT. HAPPENS NEARLY EVERY TIME I STOP THE VEHICLE WITHOUT HAVING IT IN PARK MODE. THE SEVERITY OF THE SURGE SEEMS TO BE PROPORTIONAL WITH THE VELOCITY OF THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO STOPPING (I.E. SURGE IS MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN STOPPING FROM A HIGHER V...

Jan 7, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD SLIGHTLY WHEN STOPPED AT STOPLIGHT. HAPPENS NEARLY EVERY TIME I STOP THE VEHICLE WITHOUT HAVING IT IN PARK MODE. THE SEVERITY OF THE SURGE SEEMS TO BE PROPORTIONAL WITH THE VELOCITY OF THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO STOPPING (I.E. SURGE IS MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN STOPPING FROM A HIGHER V...

Jan 7, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 16,000 mi

HAVE SINCE HAD 4 SITUATIONS OF "SUDDEN ACCELERATION" A VERY HORRIFYING EXPERIENCE. DATE AND APPROX MILES: 1/28/07-16,000,4/11/07-19,000-9/18/07-26,000,12/20/08-42,600. 1ST INCIDENT-STOPPED AT STOP SIGN WITH FOOT FIRMLY ON BRAKE PEDAL. TRUCK FORCEFULLY LURCHES FORWARD WITH TIRES SCREECHING. CALLED DE...

Jan 7, 2009 Power Train 50,000 mi

VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD SLIGHTLY WHEN STOPPED AT STOPLIGHT. HAPPENS NEARLY EVERY TIME I STOP THE VEHICLE WITHOUT HAVING IT IN PARK MODE. THE SEVERITY OF THE SURGE SEEMS TO BE PROPORTIONAL WITH THE VELOCITY OF THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO STOPPING (I.E. SURGE IS MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN STOPPING FROM A HIGHER V...

Jan 7, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD SLIGHTLY WHEN STOPPED AT STOPLIGHT. HAPPENS NEARLY EVERY TIME I STOP THE VEHICLE WITHOUT HAVING IT IN PARK MODE. THE SEVERITY OF THE SURGE SEEMS TO BE PROPORTIONAL WITH THE VELOCITY OF THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO STOPPING (I.E. SURGE IS MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN STOPPING FROM A HIGHER V...

Dec 30, 2008 Power Train

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEELS. THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED INTO PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICL...

Dec 30, 2008 Power Train

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEELS. THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED INTO PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICL...

Dec 28, 2008 Structure 85,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS CRACKED FRAME. 05 IS A NEW BODY/FRAME STYLE B/C OF THE 99-04 TACOMA DEFECTIVE FRAMES. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE SHOP B/C MY FAN MOTOR WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF, THAT'S WHEN THE DISCOVERY WAS MADE. MECHANIC STATED THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. IT HAS BEEN REPORTED TO TOYOTA ...

Dec 28, 2008 Structure 85,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS CRACKED FRAME. 05 IS A NEW BODY/FRAME STYLE B/C OF THE 99-04 TACOMA DEFECTIVE FRAMES. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE SHOP B/C MY FAN MOTOR WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF, THAT'S WHEN THE DISCOVERY WAS MADE. MECHANIC STATED THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. IT HAS BEEN REPORTED TO TOYOTA ...

Dec 16, 2008 Structure

AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS I GET A WHISTLING/WHINE IN THE FIREWALL AREA. SOMETIMES IT SEEMS TO BE THE RIGHT SIDE AND OTHERS THE LEFT, DEPENDING ON THE WIND DIRECTION. I HAVE SEARCHED AND HAD A DEALER SEARCH FOR THE CAUSE TO NO AVAIL. SURELY MY VEHICLE IS NOT THE ONLY 05 TACOMA EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. ...

Dec 16, 2008 Structure

AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS I GET A WHISTLING/WHINE IN THE FIREWALL AREA. SOMETIMES IT SEEMS TO BE THE RIGHT SIDE AND OTHERS THE LEFT, DEPENDING ON THE WIND DIRECTION. I HAVE SEARCHED AND HAD A DEALER SEARCH FOR THE CAUSE TO NO AVAIL. SURELY MY VEHICLE IS NOT THE ONLY 05 TACOMA EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. ...

Dec 14, 2008 Structure 40,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA FRONT MUD FLAP BROKEN AND RUBBED THROUGH THE PAINT PRIOR TO ME KNOWING THE FLAP WAS BROKEN. HAPPENED AT ABOUT 40,000 MILES. NEVER OFFROAD OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT. ALL CITY/HIGHWAY MILES. *TR

Dec 14, 2008 Structure 40,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA FRONT MUD FLAP BROKEN AND RUBBED THROUGH THE PAINT PRIOR TO ME KNOWING THE FLAP WAS BROKEN. HAPPENED AT ABOUT 40,000 MILES. NEVER OFFROAD OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT. ALL CITY/HIGHWAY MILES. *TR

Dec 2, 2008 Structure 59,900 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB TRD SPORT. THE MOTOR MOUNTS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE BECOME "RIPPED" OFF THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE SOMEHOW AS TOYOTA HAS STATED TOWARDS ME AND THIS TO ME SEEM LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE HEARD OF ONE INSTANCE OF A GUY WHO WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY WHEN HIS ENTIRE F...

Dec 2, 2008 Structure 59,900 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB TRD SPORT. THE MOTOR MOUNTS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE BECOME "RIPPED" OFF THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE SOMEHOW AS TOYOTA HAS STATED TOWARDS ME AND THIS TO ME SEEM LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE HEARD OF ONE INSTANCE OF A GUY WHO WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY WHEN HIS ENTIRE F...

Nov 12, 2008 Structure 46,000 mi

THE FRONT MUD FLAPS ARE DEFECTIVE, THEY BREAK OFF FOR NO REASON. ONCE THEY ARE MISSING ROCKS AND DEBRIS FLY INTO VEHICLE AND BYPASSERS VEHICLES. THE FLAPS APPEAR TO BE EITHER TO CLOSE TO THE TIRE OR THE MATERIAL THEY ARE MADE WITH IS TO FLEXIBLE. *TR

Nov 12, 2008 Structure 46,000 mi

THE FRONT MUD FLAPS ARE DEFECTIVE, THEY BREAK OFF FOR NO REASON. ONCE THEY ARE MISSING ROCKS AND DEBRIS FLY INTO VEHICLE AND BYPASSERS VEHICLES. THE FLAPS APPEAR TO BE EITHER TO CLOSE TO THE TIRE OR THE MATERIAL THEY ARE MADE WITH IS TO FLEXIBLE. *TR

Oct 21, 2008 Air Bags 67,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INDICATOR REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT...

Oct 21, 2008 Air Bags 67,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INDICATOR REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT...

Oct 14, 2008 Visibility 15,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHEN DRIVEN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SEALS BEGIN TO VIBRATE AND CREATE AN EXCEEDINGLY LOUD SQUEAL ALONG THE TOP OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THIS NOISE SOUNDS LIKE A SIREN AND IS VERY STARTLING. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, I ALMOST DROVE OFF THE ROAD. IT SOUN...

Oct 14, 2008 Visibility 15,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHEN DRIVEN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SEALS BEGIN TO VIBRATE AND CREATE AN EXCEEDINGLY LOUD SQUEAL ALONG THE TOP OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THIS NOISE SOUNDS LIKE A SIREN AND IS VERY STARTLING. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, I ALMOST DROVE OFF THE ROAD. IT SOUN...

Sep 17, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 4,200 mi

ON TWO OCCASIONS SINCE I PURCHASED MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER I HAVE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ENGINE ACCELERATION(4500 RPM) WHILE PARKED. EACH TIME THIS HAPPENED, I HAD MY FOOT FIRMLY PLANTED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND NOTHING WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE GAS PEDAL. I MANAGED TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF TO AVERT A...

Sep 17, 2008 Structure 112,000 mi

WHERE DO I EVEN BEGIN? TOOK THE TRUCK IN BECAUSE IT WAS HAVING ALL SORTS OF PROBLEMS AND TOYOTA SAID IT HAD A BENT FRAME. FROM WHAT? NORMAL DRIVING AFTER 3 YEARS / 112,000MI? THE TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. FIRST THE BED SIDE BODY PANELS STARTED CRACKING THEN A PANEL INSIDE THE FRONT TIRE W...

Sep 17, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 4,200 mi

ON TWO OCCASIONS SINCE I PURCHASED MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER I HAVE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ENGINE ACCELERATION(4500 RPM) WHILE PARKED. EACH TIME THIS HAPPENED, I HAD MY FOOT FIRMLY PLANTED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND NOTHING WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE GAS PEDAL. I MANAGED TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF TO AVERT A...

Sep 17, 2008 Structure 112,000 mi

WHERE DO I EVEN BEGIN? TOOK THE TRUCK IN BECAUSE IT WAS HAVING ALL SORTS OF PROBLEMS AND TOYOTA SAID IT HAD A BENT FRAME. FROM WHAT? NORMAL DRIVING AFTER 3 YEARS / 112,000MI? THE TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. FIRST THE BED SIDE BODY PANELS STARTED CRACKING THEN A PANEL INSIDE THE FRONT TIRE W...

Sep 1, 2008 Suspension 10,000 mi

10000 MILES PRIOR TO PURCHASING THE TRUCK NEW MY REAR AXLE STARTED 'CLUNKING'. AFTER BRINGING IT IN FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION TSB THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WON'T COMPLETELY RECTIFY THE AXLE SWAY('CLUNKING')! I NEED THIS FIXED BY TOYOTA, THIS WILL LEAD TO OTHER MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. IT IS A 05 TOYOTA TACOMA ...

Sep 1, 2008 Suspension 10,000 mi

10000 MILES PRIOR TO PURCHASING THE TRUCK NEW MY REAR AXLE STARTED 'CLUNKING'. AFTER BRINGING IT IN FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION TSB THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WON'T COMPLETELY RECTIFY THE AXLE SWAY('CLUNKING')! I NEED THIS FIXED BY TOYOTA, THIS WILL LEAD TO OTHER MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. IT IS A 05 TOYOTA TACOMA ...

Aug 20, 2008 Tires 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE HAS DUNLOP GRAND TREK TIRES. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER 35 MPH, THE FRONT END BEGINS TO VIBRATE. THE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE...

Aug 20, 2008 Tires 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE HAS DUNLOP GRAND TREK TIRES. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER 35 MPH, THE FRONT END BEGINS TO VIBRATE. THE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE...

Aug 7, 2008 Visibility 4,000 mi

INTERMITTENT BUZZING NOISE FROM DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD DURING HIGH WINDS OR HIGH SPEED WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACE TWICE AND MOLDING REDONE. THIS IMPROVE THE FREQUENCY OF THE BUZZING NOISE BUT DID NOT ELIMINATE IT. *TR

Aug 7, 2008 Visibility 4,000 mi

INTERMITTENT BUZZING NOISE FROM DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD DURING HIGH WINDS OR HIGH SPEED WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACE TWICE AND MOLDING REDONE. THIS IMPROVE THE FREQUENCY OF THE BUZZING NOISE BUT DID NOT ELIMINATE IT. *TR

Jul 25, 2008 Power Train 1,500 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD 4X4 THEY HAVE REPLACED MY FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 6 TIMES KNOW MY FRONT DIFF, THE TRANSMISSION ONCE AND MY REAR END. *TR

Jul 25, 2008 Equipment 1,500 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD 4X4 THEY HAVE REPLACED MY FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 6 TIMES KNOW MY FRONT DIFF, THE TRANSMISSION ONCE AND MY REAR END. *TR

Jul 25, 2008 Power Train 1,500 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD 4X4 THEY HAVE REPLACED MY FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 6 TIMES KNOW MY FRONT DIFF, THE TRANSMISSION ONCE AND MY REAR END. *TR

Jul 25, 2008 Steering 1,500 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD 4X4 THEY HAVE REPLACED MY FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 6 TIMES KNOW MY FRONT DIFF, THE TRANSMISSION ONCE AND MY REAR END. *TR

Jul 25, 2008 Power Train 1,500 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD 4X4 THEY HAVE REPLACED MY FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 6 TIMES KNOW MY FRONT DIFF, THE TRANSMISSION ONCE AND MY REAR END. *TR

Jul 25, 2008 Equipment 1,500 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD 4X4 THEY HAVE REPLACED MY FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 6 TIMES KNOW MY FRONT DIFF, THE TRANSMISSION ONCE AND MY REAR END. *TR

Jul 25, 2008 Power Train 1,500 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD 4X4 THEY HAVE REPLACED MY FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 6 TIMES KNOW MY FRONT DIFF, THE TRANSMISSION ONCE AND MY REAR END. *TR

Jul 25, 2008 Steering 1,500 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD 4X4 THEY HAVE REPLACED MY FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 6 TIMES KNOW MY FRONT DIFF, THE TRANSMISSION ONCE AND MY REAR END. *TR

Jul 12, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

PART 1: I AM REPORTING A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH MY 05 TACOMA SUDDENLY ACCELERATING WITHOUT REASON, TWICE NOW, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. FIRST OFF, LET ME OFFER MY TRUCK TO ANYONE WHO WISHES TO DISPUTE MY CLAIM THAT MY 05 TACOMA IS NOT A DANGER ON THE HIGHWAY. IN EXCHANGE, I WILL ACCEPT ANOTHER NE...

Jul 12, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

PART 2: I STARTED UP THE ENGINE. IT ACTED NORMAL, NO ACCELERATION AND IT EASILY BACKED OUT OF THE SPACE. RELIEVED, I DROVE BACK TO MY BOYFRIEND'S HOUSE. I TURNED IT OVER AND OVER IN MY MIND WHAT HAD HAPPENED, TRYING NOT TO MISS A STEP. MY BOYFRIEND IS VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE MECHANICS OF A CAR, S...

Jul 12, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

PART 3 THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND MY NEXT STOP IS TO NOTIFY MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND MY LENDER. I AM WAITING FOR A CASE MANAGER TO CALL ME FROM TOYOTA, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE TOYOTA DOESN'T WANT TO BELIEVE THOSE OF US WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. IT WAS VERY REAL. PERSONALLY, I BELIEVE IT HAS TO D...

Jul 12, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

PART 1: I AM REPORTING A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH MY 05 TACOMA SUDDENLY ACCELERATING WITHOUT REASON, TWICE NOW, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. FIRST OFF, LET ME OFFER MY TRUCK TO ANYONE WHO WISHES TO DISPUTE MY CLAIM THAT MY 05 TACOMA IS NOT A DANGER ON THE HIGHWAY. IN EXCHANGE, I WILL ACCEPT ANOTHER NE...

Jul 12, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

PART 2: I STARTED UP THE ENGINE. IT ACTED NORMAL, NO ACCELERATION AND IT EASILY BACKED OUT OF THE SPACE. RELIEVED, I DROVE BACK TO MY BOYFRIEND'S HOUSE. I TURNED IT OVER AND OVER IN MY MIND WHAT HAD HAPPENED, TRYING NOT TO MISS A STEP. MY BOYFRIEND IS VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE MECHANICS OF A CAR, S...

Jul 12, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

PART 3 THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND MY NEXT STOP IS TO NOTIFY MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND MY LENDER. I AM WAITING FOR A CASE MANAGER TO CALL ME FROM TOYOTA, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE TOYOTA DOESN'T WANT TO BELIEVE THOSE OF US WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. IT WAS VERY REAL. PERSONALLY, I BELIEVE IT HAS TO D...

Jul 8, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 23,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP EVEN THOUGH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS NOT BEING DEPRESSED. THE PEDAL WAS NOT STUCK IN THE ACCELERATING POSITION. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO USE THE REGULAR BRAKES AND ...

Jul 8, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 23,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP EVEN THOUGH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS NOT BEING DEPRESSED. THE PEDAL WAS NOT STUCK IN THE ACCELERATING POSITION. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO USE THE REGULAR BRAKES AND ...

Jun 10, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 36,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. HE THEN DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CONTINUED TO MOVE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHI...

Jun 10, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 36,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. HE THEN DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CONTINUED TO MOVE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHI...

Jun 9, 2008 Unknown Or Other 15,800 mi

I AM A 63 YEAR OLD WHITE FEMALE WHO OWNS A 2205 TOYOTA TACOMA, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, TWO-WHEEL DRIVE, KING CAB, PURCHASED IN OCTOBER OF 2005 AT THE PRESTIGE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN KINGSTON, NEW YORK. THE TACOMA PRESENTLY HAS 15,800 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN IMPECCABLY MAINTAINED. SINCE THE FIRST T...

Jun 9, 2008 Unknown Or Other 15,800 mi

I AM A 63 YEAR OLD WHITE FEMALE WHO OWNS A 2205 TOYOTA TACOMA, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, TWO-WHEEL DRIVE, KING CAB, PURCHASED IN OCTOBER OF 2005 AT THE PRESTIGE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN KINGSTON, NEW YORK. THE TACOMA PRESENTLY HAS 15,800 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN IMPECCABLY MAINTAINED. SINCE THE FIRST T...

May 22, 2008 Structure 53,000 mi

ABUNDANT FRAME RUST ON 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH 53,000 MILES. VEHICLE DRIVEN IN NORMAL CONDITIONS; UNDERSIDE SPRAY-WASHED REGULARLY ALL WINTER LONG. THE AMOUNT OF FRAME RUST IS CONSISTENT WITH OTHER SIMILAR TACOMAS I'VE SEEN, BUT MUCH GREATER THAN ON OTHER MAKE AND MODEL TRUCKS OF THE SAME AGE OR O...

May 22, 2008 Structure 53,000 mi

ABUNDANT FRAME RUST ON 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH 53,000 MILES. VEHICLE DRIVEN IN NORMAL CONDITIONS; UNDERSIDE SPRAY-WASHED REGULARLY ALL WINTER LONG. THE AMOUNT OF FRAME RUST IS CONSISTENT WITH OTHER SIMILAR TACOMAS I'VE SEEN, BUT MUCH GREATER THAN ON OTHER MAKE AND MODEL TRUCKS OF THE SAME AGE OR O...

May 12, 2008 Structure 19,000 mi

WHEN LOADING HEAVY (BUT WITHIN THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE TRUCK) EQUIPMENT INTO THIS TRUCK, THE TAILGATE COLLAPSES UNDER THE LOAD, CAUSING THE EQUIPMENT TO BECOME OFF-BALANCE AND FALL OVER, SOMETIMES ONTO THE PERSON OR PERSONS LOADING SAID EQUIPMENT. *TR

May 12, 2008 Structure 19,000 mi

WHEN LOADING HEAVY (BUT WITHIN THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE TRUCK) EQUIPMENT INTO THIS TRUCK, THE TAILGATE COLLAPSES UNDER THE LOAD, CAUSING THE EQUIPMENT TO BECOME OFF-BALANCE AND FALL OVER, SOMETIMES ONTO THE PERSON OR PERSONS LOADING SAID EQUIPMENT. *TR

Apr 29, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH UPHILL, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SLID OUT OF CONTROL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ICE PATCHES ON THE ROAD AND THE ABS BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE. AS OF APRIL 29, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECT...

Apr 29, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH UPHILL, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SLID OUT OF CONTROL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ICE PATCHES ON THE ROAD AND THE ABS BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE. AS OF APRIL 29, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECT...

Apr 28, 2008 Structure

ROCK CHIPS ON REAR FENDER FALRS, NO ROCK GUARD IN PLACE.*TR

Apr 28, 2008 Structure

ROCK CHIPS ON REAR FENDER FALRS, NO ROCK GUARD IN PLACE.*TR

Apr 7, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER READING A NEWS ARTICLE ABOUT UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN 2005 -07 TACOMA PICKUPS, I WAS REMINDED OF AN INCIDENT I HAD A FEW MONTHS BACK. INDEED MY TACOMA SURGED WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, I REALIZED MY FOOT WAS ON BOTH THE BRAKE AND THE ACCELERATOR. I HAD TO PICK UP MY FOOT AN...

Apr 7, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER READING A NEWS ARTICLE ABOUT UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN 2005 -07 TACOMA PICKUPS, I WAS REMINDED OF AN INCIDENT I HAD A FEW MONTHS BACK. INDEED MY TACOMA SURGED WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, I REALIZED MY FOOT WAS ON BOTH THE BRAKE AND THE ACCELERATOR. I HAD TO PICK UP MY FOOT AN...

Mar 21, 2008 Structure 55,000 mi

DEALERS INSPECTION, 3/14/2005, INDICATIONS OF FRAME FAILURE. TRUCK HAS NO SIGNS OF ABUSE OR IMPACTS. CRACKS IN FRAME, AT MOTOR MOUNTS , DEFECTED WELDING. *TR

Mar 21, 2008 Structure 55,000 mi

DEALERS INSPECTION, 3/14/2005, INDICATIONS OF FRAME FAILURE. TRUCK HAS NO SIGNS OF ABUSE OR IMPACTS. CRACKS IN FRAME, AT MOTOR MOUNTS , DEFECTED WELDING. *TR

Feb 28, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 41,013 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A STOPLIGHT, PRESSING ON THE BRAKE TO COME TO A STOP BEHIND THE LINE OF CARS ALREADY WAITING AT THE LIGHT. RIGHT BEFORE MY TRUCK CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE STARTING RACING. I PRESSED HARDER ON THE BRAKE, BUT THE TRUCK SURGED FORWARD 3 OR 4 FEET AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ...

Feb 28, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 41,013 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A STOPLIGHT, PRESSING ON THE BRAKE TO COME TO A STOP BEHIND THE LINE OF CARS ALREADY WAITING AT THE LIGHT. RIGHT BEFORE MY TRUCK CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE STARTING RACING. I PRESSED HARDER ON THE BRAKE, BUT THE TRUCK SURGED FORWARD 3 OR 4 FEET AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ...

Jan 16, 2008 Visibility 35,600 mi

WHEN I'M ON THE HIGHWAY AND I'LL GO 70 MPH ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA XRUNNER, I'LL GET THIS NOISE LIKE A WHISTLE, IT GETS WORSE AS I GO FASTER. *TR

Jan 16, 2008 Visibility 35,600 mi

WHEN I'M ON THE HIGHWAY AND I'LL GO 70 MPH ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA XRUNNER, I'LL GET THIS NOISE LIKE A WHISTLE, IT GETS WORSE AS I GO FASTER. *TR

Jan 14, 2008 Power Train 26,200 mi

I TOOK MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA IN FOR A SQUEAL IN THE WINDOW, UNDER WARRANTY. SUN TOYOTA TOLD ME I WOULD NEED A REGULATOR. I LEFT MY TRUCK THERE FOR FOUR HOURS, WHEN I RETURNED TO PICK IT UP, THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY CLUTCH WAS COMPLETELY WARNED OUT. I DIDN'T BRING IT IN FOR ANY KIND OF CLUTCH REPAIR,...

Jan 14, 2008 Visibility 26,200 mi

I TOOK MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA IN FOR A SQUEAL IN THE WINDOW, UNDER WARRANTY. SUN TOYOTA TOLD ME I WOULD NEED A REGULATOR. I LEFT MY TRUCK THERE FOR FOUR HOURS, WHEN I RETURNED TO PICK IT UP, THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY CLUTCH WAS COMPLETELY WARNED OUT. I DIDN'T BRING IT IN FOR ANY KIND OF CLUTCH REPAIR,...

Jan 14, 2008 Power Train 26,200 mi

I TOOK MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA IN FOR A SQUEAL IN THE WINDOW, UNDER WARRANTY. SUN TOYOTA TOLD ME I WOULD NEED A REGULATOR. I LEFT MY TRUCK THERE FOR FOUR HOURS, WHEN I RETURNED TO PICK IT UP, THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY CLUTCH WAS COMPLETELY WARNED OUT. I DIDN'T BRING IT IN FOR ANY KIND OF CLUTCH REPAIR,...

Jan 14, 2008 Visibility 26,200 mi

I TOOK MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA IN FOR A SQUEAL IN THE WINDOW, UNDER WARRANTY. SUN TOYOTA TOLD ME I WOULD NEED A REGULATOR. I LEFT MY TRUCK THERE FOR FOUR HOURS, WHEN I RETURNED TO PICK IT UP, THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY CLUTCH WAS COMPLETELY WARNED OUT. I DIDN'T BRING IT IN FOR ANY KIND OF CLUTCH REPAIR,...

Jan 6, 2008 Power Train 32,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 4.0 V6 LURCHES WHILE STOPPED AND TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE. TRANSMISSION ALSO SHUDDERS BETWEEN SHIFTS. *TR

Jan 6, 2008 Power Train 32,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 4.0 V6 LURCHES WHILE STOPPED AND TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE. TRANSMISSION ALSO SHUDDERS BETWEEN SHIFTS. *TR

Dec 31, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS A PROBLEM WITH LURCHING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. I END UP RIDING THE BRAKES ALL THE TIME. NUMEROUS TIMES HAS IT LURCHED AT STOP LIGHTS. *TR

Dec 31, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS A PROBLEM WITH LURCHING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. I END UP RIDING THE BRAKES ALL THE TIME. NUMEROUS TIMES HAS IT LURCHED AT STOP LIGHTS. *TR

Dec 19, 2007 Structure 30,896 mi

MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE / FRAME FALIURE. *TR

Dec 19, 2007 Structure 30,896 mi

MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE / FRAME FALIURE. *TR

Dec 18, 2007 Power Train 41,000 mi

THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE INCIDENT WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON VACATION. THE MOTOR MOUNT ON THE VEHICLE BROKE, AND THE ENGINE WAS LEANING TO THE DRIVER SIDE. TOYOTA REFUSED COVERAGE FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS, INCLUDING SAYING IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, MY AFTERMARKET SHOCKS CAUSED THE MOTOR ...

Dec 18, 2007 Structure 41,000 mi

THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE INCIDENT WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON VACATION. THE MOTOR MOUNT ON THE VEHICLE BROKE, AND THE ENGINE WAS LEANING TO THE DRIVER SIDE. TOYOTA REFUSED COVERAGE FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS, INCLUDING SAYING IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, MY AFTERMARKET SHOCKS CAUSED THE MOTOR ...

Dec 18, 2007 Power Train 41,000 mi

THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE INCIDENT WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON VACATION. THE MOTOR MOUNT ON THE VEHICLE BROKE, AND THE ENGINE WAS LEANING TO THE DRIVER SIDE. TOYOTA REFUSED COVERAGE FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS, INCLUDING SAYING IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, MY AFTERMARKET SHOCKS CAUSED THE MOTOR ...

Dec 18, 2007 Structure 41,000 mi

THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE INCIDENT WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON VACATION. THE MOTOR MOUNT ON THE VEHICLE BROKE, AND THE ENGINE WAS LEANING TO THE DRIVER SIDE. TOYOTA REFUSED COVERAGE FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS, INCLUDING SAYING IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, MY AFTERMARKET SHOCKS CAUSED THE MOTOR ...

Nov 16, 2007 Power Train 3,000 mi

MY 2005 TACOMA HAS HAD A CLUTCH SQUEAL SINCE IT WAS BRAND NEW. TOYOTA HAS REPLACED 2 CLUTCHES AFTER 2 RELEASE BEARING FAILURES IN LESS THEN 1 YEARS TIME. AFTER THE SECOND CLUTCH THE SQUEAL CAME BACK WITHIN 3,000 MILES. THE DEALER LUBED THE SLAVE CYLINDER / CLUTCH FORK INTERSECTION POINT. AFTER SEVER...

Nov 16, 2007 Power Train 27,000 mi

2005 TACOMA, TRD SPORT PKG, 6 SPEED MANUAL BEHIND A V6. AT ABOUT 27K THE CLUTCH PEDAL STARTED MAKING THIS HORRENDOUS SQUEAK. THE DEALER PERFORMED A TSB TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY. SQUEAK WAS GONE FOR ABOUT 6K MILES BUT THE PEDAL STICKS. SINCE THAT FIRST REPLACEMENT OF THE PEDAL ASSEMBL...

Nov 16, 2007 Power Train 3,000 mi

MY 2005 TACOMA HAS HAD A CLUTCH SQUEAL SINCE IT WAS BRAND NEW. TOYOTA HAS REPLACED 2 CLUTCHES AFTER 2 RELEASE BEARING FAILURES IN LESS THEN 1 YEARS TIME. AFTER THE SECOND CLUTCH THE SQUEAL CAME BACK WITHIN 3,000 MILES. THE DEALER LUBED THE SLAVE CYLINDER / CLUTCH FORK INTERSECTION POINT. AFTER SEVER...

Nov 16, 2007 Power Train 27,000 mi

2005 TACOMA, TRD SPORT PKG, 6 SPEED MANUAL BEHIND A V6. AT ABOUT 27K THE CLUTCH PEDAL STARTED MAKING THIS HORRENDOUS SQUEAK. THE DEALER PERFORMED A TSB TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY. SQUEAK WAS GONE FOR ABOUT 6K MILES BUT THE PEDAL STICKS. SINCE THAT FIRST REPLACEMENT OF THE PEDAL ASSEMBL...

Nov 9, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHEN SHIFTING FROM FOURTH TO FIFTH GEAR, USUALLY AROUND 45 MPH, THE RPM WOULD INCREASE. THE CONTACT COULD NOT DETERMINE HOW MUCH THE RPM INCREASED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A NORMAL FUNCTION OF THE EMISSION CONTROL. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. T...

Nov 9, 2007 Visibility 49,442 mi

MY WIFE TOOK OUR 05 TACOMA IN TO HAVE A WINDSHIELD REPLACED THAT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THEY LOOKED AT THE CRACKS AND SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY A ROCK FROM THE OUTSIDE, I MIGHT HAVE AGREED HAD MY WIFE NOT WATCHED MY YOUNGEST SON PRESS HIS THUMB AGAINST THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING TH...

Nov 9, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHEN SHIFTING FROM FOURTH TO FIFTH GEAR, USUALLY AROUND 45 MPH, THE RPM WOULD INCREASE. THE CONTACT COULD NOT DETERMINE HOW MUCH THE RPM INCREASED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A NORMAL FUNCTION OF THE EMISSION CONTROL. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. T...

Nov 9, 2007 Visibility 49,442 mi

MY WIFE TOOK OUR 05 TACOMA IN TO HAVE A WINDSHIELD REPLACED THAT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THEY LOOKED AT THE CRACKS AND SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY A ROCK FROM THE OUTSIDE, I MIGHT HAVE AGREED HAD MY WIFE NOT WATCHED MY YOUNGEST SON PRESS HIS THUMB AGAINST THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING TH...

Nov 8, 2007 Air Bags 70,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V096000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE D...

Nov 8, 2007 Air Bags 70,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V096000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE D...

Nov 6, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 4DR 2X4 IS EXPERIENCING THE LURCHING ISSUE WHEN A/C IS RUNNING AT A STOP LIGHT. ALTHOUGH IT HAS NOT CAUSED ANY ACCIDENTS THUS FAR, I'VE COME CLOSE IN MANY OCCASIONS AND NERVOUS AT LETTING MY WIFE DRIVE THE VEHICLE. NOW THAT I'VE JUST HAD A CHILD, I'M EVEN MORE INTERESTED IN ...

Nov 6, 2007 Equipment

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 4DR 2X4 IS EXPERIENCING THE LURCHING ISSUE WHEN A/C IS RUNNING AT A STOP LIGHT. ALTHOUGH IT HAS NOT CAUSED ANY ACCIDENTS THUS FAR, I'VE COME CLOSE IN MANY OCCASIONS AND NERVOUS AT LETTING MY WIFE DRIVE THE VEHICLE. NOW THAT I'VE JUST HAD A CHILD, I'M EVEN MORE INTERESTED IN ...

Nov 6, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 4DR 2X4 IS EXPERIENCING THE LURCHING ISSUE WHEN A/C IS RUNNING AT A STOP LIGHT. ALTHOUGH IT HAS NOT CAUSED ANY ACCIDENTS THUS FAR, I'VE COME CLOSE IN MANY OCCASIONS AND NERVOUS AT LETTING MY WIFE DRIVE THE VEHICLE. NOW THAT I'VE JUST HAD A CHILD, I'M EVEN MORE INTERESTED IN ...

Nov 6, 2007 Equipment

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 4DR 2X4 IS EXPERIENCING THE LURCHING ISSUE WHEN A/C IS RUNNING AT A STOP LIGHT. ALTHOUGH IT HAS NOT CAUSED ANY ACCIDENTS THUS FAR, I'VE COME CLOSE IN MANY OCCASIONS AND NERVOUS AT LETTING MY WIFE DRIVE THE VEHICLE. NOW THAT I'VE JUST HAD A CHILD, I'M EVEN MORE INTERESTED IN ...

Nov 2, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 47,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A NARROW MOUNTAIN ROAD WHEN I ACCELERATED PAST A VEHICLE IN THE SLOW LANE. WHEN I LET OFF THE GAS IT WAS STUCK TO THE FLOOR. I TOOK MY FOOT COMPLETELY OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. MY CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ON. I HAD TO USE MY LEFT FOOT TO PRESS THE BRAKES ...

Nov 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE DRAMATICALLY ACCELERATED. NO PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT THE TIME. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND HEARD A LOUD REVVING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPA...

Nov 2, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 33,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE DRAMATICALLY ACCELERATED. NO PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT THE TIME. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND HEARD A LOUD REVVING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPA...

Nov 2, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 47,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A NARROW MOUNTAIN ROAD WHEN I ACCELERATED PAST A VEHICLE IN THE SLOW LANE. WHEN I LET OFF THE GAS IT WAS STUCK TO THE FLOOR. I TOOK MY FOOT COMPLETELY OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. MY CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ON. I HAD TO USE MY LEFT FOOT TO PRESS THE BRAKES ...

Nov 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE DRAMATICALLY ACCELERATED. NO PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT THE TIME. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND HEARD A LOUD REVVING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPA...

Nov 2, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 33,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE DRAMATICALLY ACCELERATED. NO PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT THE TIME. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND HEARD A LOUD REVVING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPA...

Oct 16, 2007 Unknown Or Other

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH INDENTATIONS ON THE SPARE TIRE. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE SPARE TIRE IS TOUCHING THE CHASSIS WHICH IS CAUSING THE INDENTATIONS. CUSTOMER ALSO STATED THAT THE OTHER SPARE TIRE EXPLODED AND THE NEW ONE IS ERODING. *KB

Oct 16, 2007 Tires

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH INDENTATIONS ON THE SPARE TIRE. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE SPARE TIRE IS TOUCHING THE CHASSIS WHICH IS CAUSING THE INDENTATIONS. CUSTOMER ALSO STATED THAT THE OTHER SPARE TIRE EXPLODED AND THE NEW ONE IS ERODING. *KB

Oct 16, 2007 Unknown Or Other

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH INDENTATIONS ON THE SPARE TIRE. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE SPARE TIRE IS TOUCHING THE CHASSIS WHICH IS CAUSING THE INDENTATIONS. CUSTOMER ALSO STATED THAT THE OTHER SPARE TIRE EXPLODED AND THE NEW ONE IS ERODING. *KB

Oct 16, 2007 Tires

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH INDENTATIONS ON THE SPARE TIRE. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE SPARE TIRE IS TOUCHING THE CHASSIS WHICH IS CAUSING THE INDENTATIONS. CUSTOMER ALSO STATED THAT THE OTHER SPARE TIRE EXPLODED AND THE NEW ONE IS ERODING. *KB

Sep 11, 2007 Power Train

ALMOST DAILY MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB TRUCK LURCHES FORWARD DURING DECELERATION AND ALSO AT A COMPLETE STOP. A FEW TIMES IT HAS LURCHED FORWARD A FOOT OR MORE WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT. *JB UPDATED 10/16/07 *TR

Sep 11, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

TRUCK LURCHED FORWARD WHEN AT A STOP SIGN. FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, YET TRUCK MOVED FORWARD AN INCH OR TWO. HAPPENS REGULARLY, 4-5 TIMES A WEEK. LAST TIME WAS ON SEP 10TH, 2007. *TR

Sep 11, 2007 Power Train

ALMOST DAILY MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB TRUCK LURCHES FORWARD DURING DECELERATION AND ALSO AT A COMPLETE STOP. A FEW TIMES IT HAS LURCHED FORWARD A FOOT OR MORE WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT. *JB UPDATED 10/16/07 *TR

Sep 11, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

TRUCK LURCHED FORWARD WHEN AT A STOP SIGN. FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, YET TRUCK MOVED FORWARD AN INCH OR TWO. HAPPENS REGULARLY, 4-5 TIMES A WEEK. LAST TIME WAS ON SEP 10TH, 2007. *TR

Aug 9, 2007 Power Train 19,000 mi

UPON COMING TO A STOP (MOST OF THE TIME...PERHAPS MORE THEN 50%), THE VEHICLE WILL 'LURCH' FORWARD SLIGHTLY...EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. THIS WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER A YEAR AGO (AND IS ON FILE WITH THEM). I WAS TOLD THAT THIS CONDITION WAS 'NORMAL'. NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN BY THE DEALE...

Aug 9, 2007 Power Train 19,000 mi

UPON COMING TO A STOP (MOST OF THE TIME...PERHAPS MORE THEN 50%), THE VEHICLE WILL 'LURCH' FORWARD SLIGHTLY...EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. THIS WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER A YEAR AGO (AND IS ON FILE WITH THEM). I WAS TOLD THAT THIS CONDITION WAS 'NORMAL'. NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN BY THE DEALE...

Jul 24, 2007 Power Train

LATE SHIFTING, SHUDDERING, LURCHING AT IDLE. *TR

Jul 24, 2007 Power Train

LATE SHIFTING, SHUDDERING, LURCHING AT IDLE. *TR

Jul 19, 2007 Structure 34,000 mi

MUD GUARDS ARE BREAKING OFF FOR NO REASON, HAS TO BE POOR DESIGN OR DEFECT. *TR

Jul 19, 2007 Structure 34,000 mi

MUD GUARDS ARE BREAKING OFF FOR NO REASON, HAS TO BE POOR DESIGN OR DEFECT. *TR

Jul 11, 2007 Steering

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT HEARS METAL GRINDING WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. TOYOTA STATED THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO REPAIR THE FAILURE, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE SAFE TO DRIVE. THEY ALSO STATED THA...

Jul 11, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

THIS IS FOR THE 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL TIMES WHEN COMING TO A STOP THAT THE TRUCK LOUNGES FORWARD. EVEN WITH MY FOOT COMPLETELY ON THE BRAKE THE TRUCK STILL WILL PULL FORWARD. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN SO MANY TIMES, ONE TIME STOPPING FOR A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING IN FRONT OF ME AND ...

Jul 11, 2007 Steering

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT HEARS METAL GRINDING WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. TOYOTA STATED THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO REPAIR THE FAILURE, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE SAFE TO DRIVE. THEY ALSO STATED THA...

Jul 11, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

THIS IS FOR THE 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL TIMES WHEN COMING TO A STOP THAT THE TRUCK LOUNGES FORWARD. EVEN WITH MY FOOT COMPLETELY ON THE BRAKE THE TRUCK STILL WILL PULL FORWARD. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN SO MANY TIMES, ONE TIME STOPPING FOR A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING IN FRONT OF ME AND ...

Jun 13, 2007 Seat Belts

ROUNTREE MOORE TOYOTA DEALER IN LAKE CITY FLORIDA WAS UNABLE TO FIX RECALL SSC 501. SERVICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL WERE UNCOOPERATIVE AND DID NOT WANT TO DO THIS WORK. *AK

Jun 13, 2007 Seat Belts

ROUNTREE MOORE TOYOTA DEALER IN LAKE CITY FLORIDA WAS UNABLE TO FIX RECALL SSC 501. SERVICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL WERE UNCOOPERATIVE AND DID NOT WANT TO DO THIS WORK. *AK

Jun 10, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,000 mi

MAY 30, I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT KIEWIT MIDDLE SCHOOL WITH MY TACOMA. WHILE I WAS APPROXIMATELY 5-10 FEET FROM THE CAR IN FRONT THE ENGINE BEGIN RACING. MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR, IT WAS FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE. THE ENGINE CONTINUED REVVING AND THE BRAKES FINAL GAVE AND I HIT TH...

Jun 10, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,000 mi

MAY 30, I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT KIEWIT MIDDLE SCHOOL WITH MY TACOMA. WHILE I WAS APPROXIMATELY 5-10 FEET FROM THE CAR IN FRONT THE ENGINE BEGIN RACING. MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR, IT WAS FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE. THE ENGINE CONTINUED REVVING AND THE BRAKES FINAL GAVE AND I HIT TH...

Apr 25, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 7,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT SMELLED ASPHYXIATE GAS FUMES WHEN COLD STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 8,000, AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE IS UNKNOWN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. *AK THE CONSUMER ...

Apr 25, 2007 Power Train 7,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT SMELLED ASPHYXIATE GAS FUMES WHEN COLD STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 8,000, AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE IS UNKNOWN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. *AK THE CONSUMER ...

Apr 25, 2007 Power Train 7,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT SMELLED ASPHYXIATE GAS FUMES WHEN COLD STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 8,000, AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE IS UNKNOWN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. *AK THE CONSUMER ...

Apr 25, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 7,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT SMELLED ASPHYXIATE GAS FUMES WHEN COLD STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 8,000, AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE IS UNKNOWN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. *AK THE CONSUMER ...

Apr 25, 2007 Power Train 7,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT SMELLED ASPHYXIATE GAS FUMES WHEN COLD STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 8,000, AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE IS UNKNOWN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. *AK THE CONSUMER ...

Apr 25, 2007 Power Train 7,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT SMELLED ASPHYXIATE GAS FUMES WHEN COLD STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 8,000, AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE IS UNKNOWN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. *AK THE CONSUMER ...

Apr 19, 2007 Unknown Or Other 2,000 mi

THE PAINT ON MY VEHICLE IS HIGHLY VULNERABLE TO CHIPPING AND PEELING. THE BASE SEEMS VERY THIN AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF CHIPS IN THE PAINT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUST. IT SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. I LIVE IN THE MIDWEST AND WE DON'T USE SAND WHEN IT SNOWS, SO IT IS NOT ROAD CONDITIONS, JUS...

Apr 19, 2007 Unknown Or Other 2,000 mi

THE PAINT ON MY VEHICLE IS HIGHLY VULNERABLE TO CHIPPING AND PEELING. THE BASE SEEMS VERY THIN AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF CHIPS IN THE PAINT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUST. IT SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. I LIVE IN THE MIDWEST AND WE DON'T USE SAND WHEN IT SNOWS, SO IT IS NOT ROAD CONDITIONS, JUS...

Apr 10, 2007 Visibility

EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE ABOVE 65MPH. A CONSTANT LOUD NOISE FROM A FAULTY SEAL SOMEWHERE IN WINDSHIELD AREA OR DRIVER-SIDE DOOR AREA WHEN TRAVELLING AT 65 MPH OR ABOVE. WORSE IF DRIVING DIRECTLY INTO WIND.*AK

Apr 10, 2007 Visibility

EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE ABOVE 65MPH. A CONSTANT LOUD NOISE FROM A FAULTY SEAL SOMEWHERE IN WINDSHIELD AREA OR DRIVER-SIDE DOOR AREA WHEN TRAVELLING AT 65 MPH OR ABOVE. WORSE IF DRIVING DIRECTLY INTO WIND.*AK

Apr 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 200 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP W/ THE 1 ENGINE. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, I NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHEN I ACCELERATE FROM A STOP. THE NOISE SOUNDED LIKE A KNOCK OR A SMALL HOLE IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. I RETURNED THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER, AND PROVIDED THE INFORMATION. THEY SAID T...

Apr 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 200 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP W/ THE 1 ENGINE. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, I NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHEN I ACCELERATE FROM A STOP. THE NOISE SOUNDED LIKE A KNOCK OR A SMALL HOLE IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. I RETURNED THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER, AND PROVIDED THE INFORMATION. THEY SAID T...

Apr 4, 2007 Power Train 28,000 mi

WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP FOR SEVERAL SECONDS TO A MINUTE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE , E.G. AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE WILL SURGE FORWARD AS IF THE GAS PEDAL HAS BEEN MOMENTARILY DEPRESSED.*AK

Apr 4, 2007 Power Train 28,000 mi

WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP FOR SEVERAL SECONDS TO A MINUTE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE , E.G. AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE WILL SURGE FORWARD AS IF THE GAS PEDAL HAS BEEN MOMENTARILY DEPRESSED.*AK

Mar 11, 2007 Tires

I AM CURRENTLY DRIVING A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA X RUNNER. THERE ARE CRACKS ACROSS THE TREADS OF AT LEAST TWO OF THE FOUR TIRES ON THE TRUCK (BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES). I WENT TO A BRIDGESTONE SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME TO DRIVE ACROSS THE STREET AND TALK TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TOLD ...

Mar 11, 2007 Tires

I AM CURRENTLY DRIVING A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA X RUNNER. THERE ARE CRACKS ACROSS THE TREADS OF AT LEAST TWO OF THE FOUR TIRES ON THE TRUCK (BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES). I WENT TO A BRIDGESTONE SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME TO DRIVE ACROSS THE STREET AND TALK TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TOLD ...

Mar 7, 2007 Power Train

1) 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA "LURCH" WHILE SLOWING OR STOPPED. I HAVE NOTICED IT WITH OR WITHOUT A/C OR DEFROST ON. GENERALLY, I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND A FEW SECONDS LATER, IT FEELS AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD SLIGHTLY. 2) WHILE IT HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, IT IS SOMEWHAT DISCONCERT...

Mar 7, 2007 Power Train

1) 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA "LURCH" WHILE SLOWING OR STOPPED. I HAVE NOTICED IT WITH OR WITHOUT A/C OR DEFROST ON. GENERALLY, I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND A FEW SECONDS LATER, IT FEELS AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD SLIGHTLY. 2) WHILE IT HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, IT IS SOMEWHAT DISCONCERT...

Jan 27, 2007 Power Train 7,000 mi

THIS IS A FOLLOW UP TO A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT REGARDING DIFFICULTY SHIFTING PARTICULARLY FROM 1ST TO 2ND. AFTER SENDING THREE CERTIFIED LETTERS TO TOYOTA (THE LAST SENT TO THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE) I FINALLY, MORE THAN 6 MONTHS LATER, RECEIVED A WRITTEN RESPONSE. PERHAPS BECAUSE OF THE REASONS I CITED...

Jan 27, 2007 Power Train 7,000 mi

THIS IS A FOLLOW UP TO A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT REGARDING DIFFICULTY SHIFTING PARTICULARLY FROM 1ST TO 2ND. AFTER SENDING THREE CERTIFIED LETTERS TO TOYOTA (THE LAST SENT TO THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE) I FINALLY, MORE THAN 6 MONTHS LATER, RECEIVED A WRITTEN RESPONSE. PERHAPS BECAUSE OF THE REASONS I CITED...

Dec 11, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 16,600 mi

WHILE USING THE CRUISE CONTROL AT FREEWAY SPEED, DRIVING UP AN INCLINE. THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED VIOLENTLY TWO GEARS FROM 5TH TO 3RD. ACTUAL SPEED ACCELERATION HAPPENED ENOUGH TO NEARLY CAUSE A REAR END COLLISION. I HAD TO MANUALLY CANCEL CRUISE CONTROL TO REGAIN SAFE CONTROL....*JB

Dec 11, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 16,600 mi

WHILE USING THE CRUISE CONTROL AT FREEWAY SPEED, DRIVING UP AN INCLINE. THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED VIOLENTLY TWO GEARS FROM 5TH TO 3RD. ACTUAL SPEED ACCELERATION HAPPENED ENOUGH TO NEARLY CAUSE A REAR END COLLISION. I HAD TO MANUALLY CANCEL CRUISE CONTROL TO REGAIN SAFE CONTROL....*JB

Dec 4, 2006 Structure 24,800 mi

I WAS LOADING A MOTORCYCLE INTO THE BACK OF MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA AND THE TAILGATE COLLAPSED. I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK FOR A YEAR AND A HALF AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE EVER PUT ANY WEIGHT ON THE TAILGATE OF THE TRUCK. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, IT SOUNDS LIKE THOUSANDS OF PEOPL...

Dec 4, 2006 Structure 24,800 mi

I WAS LOADING A MOTORCYCLE INTO THE BACK OF MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA AND THE TAILGATE COLLAPSED. I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK FOR A YEAR AND A HALF AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE EVER PUT ANY WEIGHT ON THE TAILGATE OF THE TRUCK. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, IT SOUNDS LIKE THOUSANDS OF PEOPL...

Nov 27, 2006 Structure 1,000 mi

WIND NOISE - I EXPERIENCED THE SAME INTOLERABLE WIND NOISE IN THE VEHICLE AS OTHERS. IT WAS MOST APPARENT AT FREEWAY SPEEDS IN A CROSS WIND. THE DEALER SAID THERE WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE WAY THE WINDSHIELD WAS SEALED AND REPLACED IT BUT TO NO AVAIL. AFTER SEVERAL VISITS THEY CALLED IN A FACT...

Nov 27, 2006 Structure 1,000 mi

WIND NOISE - I EXPERIENCED THE SAME INTOLERABLE WIND NOISE IN THE VEHICLE AS OTHERS. IT WAS MOST APPARENT AT FREEWAY SPEEDS IN A CROSS WIND. THE DEALER SAID THERE WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE WAY THE WINDSHIELD WAS SEALED AND REPLACED IT BUT TO NO AVAIL. AFTER SEVERAL VISITS THEY CALLED IN A FACT...

Oct 31, 2006 Structure

WIND NOISE IN CAB OF MY 2005 TACOMA EXTRA CAB. THIS IS A EXTREMELY INTOLERABLE NOISE THAT DESTROYS ANY POSSIBILITY OF HAVING A ENJOYABLE DRIVING EXPERIENCE IN THIS VEHICLE. CONDITION WAS; PRESENT WHEN DELIVERED, TOLD TODAY AFTER COMPLAINING FROM DAY ONE THAT THE CONDITION IS ONE CAUSED BY ENGINEERIN...

Oct 31, 2006 Structure

WIND NOISE IN CAB OF MY 2005 TACOMA EXTRA CAB. THIS IS A EXTREMELY INTOLERABLE NOISE THAT DESTROYS ANY POSSIBILITY OF HAVING A ENJOYABLE DRIVING EXPERIENCE IN THIS VEHICLE. CONDITION WAS; PRESENT WHEN DELIVERED, TOLD TODAY AFTER COMPLAINING FROM DAY ONE THAT THE CONDITION IS ONE CAUSED BY ENGINEERIN...

Aug 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 18,180 mi

I RECENTLY OPENED A CORPORATE CASE AGAINST THE TOYOTA OF STUART DEALERSHIP. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST INCIDENT THAT I HAVE HAD WITH THEM, BUT THIS IS THE MOST RECENT. ON JULY 26, 2006, I NOTICED SOME GREASE ALL INSIDE THE RIM OF MY TIRE. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK INTO THE DEALERSHIP. I TALKED TO THE SERVI...

Aug 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 18,180 mi

I RECENTLY OPENED A CORPORATE CASE AGAINST THE TOYOTA OF STUART DEALERSHIP. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST INCIDENT THAT I HAVE HAD WITH THEM, BUT THIS IS THE MOST RECENT. ON JULY 26, 2006, I NOTICED SOME GREASE ALL INSIDE THE RIM OF MY TIRE. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK INTO THE DEALERSHIP. I TALKED TO THE SERVI...

Aug 3, 2006 Power Train 9,400 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA (6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION) HAS EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE TRANSMISSION NOISE AND CLUTCH JUDDER WHEN STARTING IN FIRST GEAR SINCE THE DAY OF PURCHASE. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN, AT TIMES, EXCESSIVELY DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND THE JUDDER HAS BEEN, ON RARE OCCASIONS, EVIDENT IN SECOND GEA...

Aug 3, 2006 Power Train 9,400 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA (6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION) HAS EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE TRANSMISSION NOISE AND CLUTCH JUDDER WHEN STARTING IN FIRST GEAR SINCE THE DAY OF PURCHASE. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN, AT TIMES, EXCESSIVELY DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND THE JUDDER HAS BEEN, ON RARE OCCASIONS, EVIDENT IN SECOND GEA...

Aug 3, 2006 Power Train 9,400 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA (6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION) HAS EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE TRANSMISSION NOISE AND CLUTCH JUDDER WHEN STARTING IN FIRST GEAR SINCE THE DAY OF PURCHASE. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN, AT TIMES, EXCESSIVELY DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND THE JUDDER HAS BEEN, ON RARE OCCASIONS, EVIDENT IN SECOND GEA...

Aug 3, 2006 Power Train 9,400 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA (6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION) HAS EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE TRANSMISSION NOISE AND CLUTCH JUDDER WHEN STARTING IN FIRST GEAR SINCE THE DAY OF PURCHASE. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN, AT TIMES, EXCESSIVELY DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND THE JUDDER HAS BEEN, ON RARE OCCASIONS, EVIDENT IN SECOND GEA...

Jul 31, 2006 Structure 1 mi

WHEN MY 05' TACOMA GOES BETWEEN 80-85 MPH THEIR IS A WHISTLING SOUND CAN BE AS CLOSE TO CHINESE TORTURE AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE. IT IS IN THE "G"-FLAT RANGE AND VERY LOUD. *NM

Jul 31, 2006 Unknown Or Other 1 mi

WHEN MY 05' TACOMA GOES BETWEEN 80-85 MPH THEIR IS A WHISTLING SOUND CAN BE AS CLOSE TO CHINESE TORTURE AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE. IT IS IN THE "G"-FLAT RANGE AND VERY LOUD. *NM

Jul 31, 2006 Structure 1 mi

WHEN MY 05' TACOMA GOES BETWEEN 80-85 MPH THEIR IS A WHISTLING SOUND CAN BE AS CLOSE TO CHINESE TORTURE AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE. IT IS IN THE "G"-FLAT RANGE AND VERY LOUD. *NM

Jul 31, 2006 Unknown Or Other 1 mi

WHEN MY 05' TACOMA GOES BETWEEN 80-85 MPH THEIR IS A WHISTLING SOUND CAN BE AS CLOSE TO CHINESE TORTURE AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE. IT IS IN THE "G"-FLAT RANGE AND VERY LOUD. *NM

Jul 23, 2006 Structure 4,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TAILGATE IS DANGEROUSLY WEAK, AND IS UNABLE TO SUPPORT WHAT MOST CONSIDER NORMAL WEIGHT FOR A TRUCK TAILGATE. ALTHOUGH SUBSTANDARD DESIGN MAY BE CONSIDERED "BUYER BEWARE", TRUCK BUYERS EXPECT A TAILGATE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF NORMAL TRUCK USE ACTIVITIES. TOYOTA PROVIDES NO WARNI...

Jul 23, 2006 Structure 4,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TAILGATE IS DANGEROUSLY WEAK, AND IS UNABLE TO SUPPORT WHAT MOST CONSIDER NORMAL WEIGHT FOR A TRUCK TAILGATE. ALTHOUGH SUBSTANDARD DESIGN MAY BE CONSIDERED "BUYER BEWARE", TRUCK BUYERS EXPECT A TAILGATE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF NORMAL TRUCK USE ACTIVITIES. TOYOTA PROVIDES NO WARNI...

Jul 14, 2006 Suspension 5 mi

I HAVE 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB 4X4, VEHICLE HAS A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AS IF THE FRONT TIRES ARE OUT OF BALANCE, THE TIRES HAVE BEEN BALANCED TWO TIMES IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS WHICH DOESN'T SEEM TO BE THE ISSUE. THE PROBLEMS SEEMS TO OCCUR AT SPEEDS OF 55 TO 65 MPH. IT COMES AND GOES AND...

Jul 14, 2006 Suspension 5 mi

I HAVE 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB 4X4, VEHICLE HAS A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AS IF THE FRONT TIRES ARE OUT OF BALANCE, THE TIRES HAVE BEEN BALANCED TWO TIMES IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS WHICH DOESN'T SEEM TO BE THE ISSUE. THE PROBLEMS SEEMS TO OCCUR AT SPEEDS OF 55 TO 65 MPH. IT COMES AND GOES AND...

Jul 10, 2006 Electrical System 4,501 mi

WHILE PASSING SEVERAL RADAR SIGNS, I NOTICED MY TRUCKS SPEEDOMETER WAS READING ABOUT 8% ABOVE THE ACTUAL SPEED I WAS TRAVELING. A CHECK AT A "SPEEDOMETER CHECK" WHERE THEY HAVE MILEAGE SIGNS EVERY MILE FOR SEVERAL MILES ALSO CONFIRMED THIS. A TRIP WITH MY GPS ALSO SHOWED THE SPEEDOMETER WAS INACCU...

Jul 10, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 4,501 mi

WHILE PASSING SEVERAL RADAR SIGNS, I NOTICED MY TRUCKS SPEEDOMETER WAS READING ABOUT 8% ABOVE THE ACTUAL SPEED I WAS TRAVELING. A CHECK AT A "SPEEDOMETER CHECK" WHERE THEY HAVE MILEAGE SIGNS EVERY MILE FOR SEVERAL MILES ALSO CONFIRMED THIS. A TRIP WITH MY GPS ALSO SHOWED THE SPEEDOMETER WAS INACCU...

Jul 10, 2006 Electrical System 4,501 mi

WHILE PASSING SEVERAL RADAR SIGNS, I NOTICED MY TRUCKS SPEEDOMETER WAS READING ABOUT 8% ABOVE THE ACTUAL SPEED I WAS TRAVELING. A CHECK AT A "SPEEDOMETER CHECK" WHERE THEY HAVE MILEAGE SIGNS EVERY MILE FOR SEVERAL MILES ALSO CONFIRMED THIS. A TRIP WITH MY GPS ALSO SHOWED THE SPEEDOMETER WAS INACCU...

Jul 10, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 4,501 mi

WHILE PASSING SEVERAL RADAR SIGNS, I NOTICED MY TRUCKS SPEEDOMETER WAS READING ABOUT 8% ABOVE THE ACTUAL SPEED I WAS TRAVELING. A CHECK AT A "SPEEDOMETER CHECK" WHERE THEY HAVE MILEAGE SIGNS EVERY MILE FOR SEVERAL MILES ALSO CONFIRMED THIS. A TRIP WITH MY GPS ALSO SHOWED THE SPEEDOMETER WAS INACCU...

Jun 23, 2006 Structure 9,800 mi

NEW 2005 TACOMA TOYOTA TRUCK WITH LESS THAN 10K. THE TAILGATE IS ALL BENT. VERY POORLY CONSTRUCTED....TOYOTA SHOULD BE ASHAMED! *NM

Jun 23, 2006 Structure 8,700 mi

WE PURCHASED 2 NEW TOYOTA TACOMA PICK-UPS FOR OUR MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP. WE HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR 8 YEARS, AND OWNED FORD, CHEVY, AND NISSAN AS OUR DELIVERY TRUCKS. THE TAILGATES ON THESE TRUCKS HAVE NEVER BENT UNTIL WE BOUGHT THESE 2 TOYOTAS. BOTH NEW TRUCKS HAVE BENT TAIL GATES, DUE TO POOR CO...

Jun 23, 2006 Structure 9,800 mi

NEW 2005 TACOMA TOYOTA TRUCK WITH LESS THAN 10K. THE TAILGATE IS ALL BENT. VERY POORLY CONSTRUCTED....TOYOTA SHOULD BE ASHAMED! *NM

Jun 23, 2006 Structure 8,700 mi

WE PURCHASED 2 NEW TOYOTA TACOMA PICK-UPS FOR OUR MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP. WE HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR 8 YEARS, AND OWNED FORD, CHEVY, AND NISSAN AS OUR DELIVERY TRUCKS. THE TAILGATES ON THESE TRUCKS HAVE NEVER BENT UNTIL WE BOUGHT THESE 2 TOYOTAS. BOTH NEW TRUCKS HAVE BENT TAIL GATES, DUE TO POOR CO...

Jun 6, 2006 Electrical System 10 mi

I JUST READ A SIMILAR COMPLAINT AND I WANTED TO FILE MY STORY. MY 2005 TACOMA'S SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN READING APPROXIMATELY 7 MILES PER HOUR FASTER THAN ACTUAL. I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHY SO MANY CARS WERE PASSING ME ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I WAS DOING AROUND 65! I CHECKED IT BY FOLLOWING MY WIFE IN HE...

Jun 6, 2006 Electrical System 10 mi

I JUST READ A SIMILAR COMPLAINT AND I WANTED TO FILE MY STORY. MY 2005 TACOMA'S SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN READING APPROXIMATELY 7 MILES PER HOUR FASTER THAN ACTUAL. I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHY SO MANY CARS WERE PASSING ME ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I WAS DOING AROUND 65! I CHECKED IT BY FOLLOWING MY WIFE IN HE...

May 30, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

MY IN CAR GPS SYSTEM SHOWS IT DOING 75 MPH WHEN THE SPEEDOMETER (IN DASH)SHOWS IT DOING 80, 66 MPH WHEN DOING 70 ON THE SPEEDOMETER. SO IF DOING A MINIMUM SPEED POSTING OF 45 MPH I WOULD BE DOING ONLY 43 MPH ON THE SPEEDOMETER. TOYOTA CLAIMS THAT THE SPEEDOMETER IS WITH IN TOLLERANCE AND WILL NOT A...

May 30, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

MY IN CAR GPS SYSTEM SHOWS IT DOING 75 MPH WHEN THE SPEEDOMETER (IN DASH)SHOWS IT DOING 80, 66 MPH WHEN DOING 70 ON THE SPEEDOMETER. SO IF DOING A MINIMUM SPEED POSTING OF 45 MPH I WOULD BE DOING ONLY 43 MPH ON THE SPEEDOMETER. TOYOTA CLAIMS THAT THE SPEEDOMETER IS WITH IN TOLLERANCE AND WILL NOT A...

May 9, 2006 Power Train 100 mi

I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT WITH MY 2005 TACOMA AUTOMATIC AND I HAD MY FOOT COMPLETELY ON THE BRAKE WHEN THE TRUCK LUNGED FORWARD. IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE REAR ENDED ME. ITS BEEN DOING IT EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE AT STOP LIGHTS SINCE THEN. *NM

May 9, 2006 Power Train 100 mi

I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT WITH MY 2005 TACOMA AUTOMATIC AND I HAD MY FOOT COMPLETELY ON THE BRAKE WHEN THE TRUCK LUNGED FORWARD. IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE REAR ENDED ME. ITS BEEN DOING IT EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE AT STOP LIGHTS SINCE THEN. *NM

May 8, 2006 Unknown Or Other 10,400 mi

I HAVE EXCESSIVE PAINT CHIPPING PROBLEMS ON A 2005 SPEEDWAY BLUE TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB TRD SPORT SR5 V6 4WD. I'VE OWNED FOR LESS THAN (1) YEAR AND THERE ARE OVER (100) PAINT CHIPS ON: HOOD, FENDERS, BUMPERS, ROCKERS, DOORS, AND BED. THERE ARE (0) SCRATCHES ON THIS TRUCK, AND THE FACTORY SKID PL...

May 8, 2006 Unknown Or Other 10,400 mi

I HAVE EXCESSIVE PAINT CHIPPING PROBLEMS ON A 2005 SPEEDWAY BLUE TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB TRD SPORT SR5 V6 4WD. I'VE OWNED FOR LESS THAN (1) YEAR AND THERE ARE OVER (100) PAINT CHIPS ON: HOOD, FENDERS, BUMPERS, ROCKERS, DOORS, AND BED. THERE ARE (0) SCRATCHES ON THIS TRUCK, AND THE FACTORY SKID PL...

Apr 7, 2006 Wheels Crash 11,300 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL CAME OFF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LEAVE THE ROAD AND STRIKE OTHER VEHICLES PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE POLICE FILED A REPORT AT THE SCENE. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER RECEIVED INJURIES, ALTHOUGH BOTH WE...

Apr 7, 2006 Tires

MY CONCERN IS THAT THE TIRES ON OEM TIRES ON MY VEHICLE (2005 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER) ARE DEFECTIVE. I HAD A "SPLIT" IN MY TIRE AND I TOOK IT TO BRIDGESTONE AND THEY SAID THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND THEY REPLACED ALL OF MY TIRES, NOT JUST THE PROBLEM ONE WITH NO QUESTIONS. WHERE MY CONCE...

Apr 7, 2006 Wheels Crash 11,300 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL CAME OFF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LEAVE THE ROAD AND STRIKE OTHER VEHICLES PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE POLICE FILED A REPORT AT THE SCENE. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER RECEIVED INJURIES, ALTHOUGH BOTH WE...

Apr 7, 2006 Tires

MY CONCERN IS THAT THE TIRES ON OEM TIRES ON MY VEHICLE (2005 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER) ARE DEFECTIVE. I HAD A "SPLIT" IN MY TIRE AND I TOOK IT TO BRIDGESTONE AND THEY SAID THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND THEY REPLACED ALL OF MY TIRES, NOT JUST THE PROBLEM ONE WITH NO QUESTIONS. WHERE MY CONCE...

Apr 4, 2006 Tires 2,600 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER. I HAVE TIRES THAT ARE SPLITTING ACROSS THE TREAD. IT SEEM THAT EVERY MODEL OF THIS TRUCK IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND NO RECALL IS BEING DONE. HTTP://WWW.CUSTOMTACOS.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=46086&PAGE=17&HIGHLIGHT=TIRE I DO NOT FEEL SAFE WITH MY TIR...

Apr 4, 2006 Tires 2,600 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER. I HAVE TIRES THAT ARE SPLITTING ACROSS THE TREAD. IT SEEM THAT EVERY MODEL OF THIS TRUCK IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND NO RECALL IS BEING DONE. HTTP://WWW.CUSTOMTACOS.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=46086&PAGE=17&HIGHLIGHT=TIRE I DO NOT FEEL SAFE WITH MY TIR...

Mar 31, 2006 Steering 1,500 mi

STEERING WHEEL WILL MOVE BACK AND FORTH AS IF A SURGE OF PRESSURE. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE TO BECOME DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIP TWICE WITH OUT CORRECTION THEY SAY THAT IT IS FINE. *NM

Mar 31, 2006 Steering 1,500 mi

STEERING WHEEL WILL MOVE BACK AND FORTH AS IF A SURGE OF PRESSURE. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE TO BECOME DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIP TWICE WITH OUT CORRECTION THEY SAY THAT IT IS FINE. *NM

Mar 30, 2006 Suspension

POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD 29 MAR 06 05/06 TACOMA SUSPENSION DESIGN-DESIGN FLAW AND POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. THIS IS NOT A QUESTION BUT A DESCRIPTION OF WHAT I AND OTHER PREVIOUS AND CURRENT TACOMA OR TRUCK OWNERS CONSIDER A DESIGN FLAW AND POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. I'M HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED WIT...

Mar 30, 2006 Suspension

POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD 29 MAR 06 05/06 TACOMA SUSPENSION DESIGN-DESIGN FLAW AND POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. THIS IS NOT A QUESTION BUT A DESCRIPTION OF WHAT I AND OTHER PREVIOUS AND CURRENT TACOMA OR TRUCK OWNERS CONSIDER A DESIGN FLAW AND POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. I'M HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED WIT...

Mar 11, 2006 Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND, THERE IS AN INCONSISTENT AND UNPREDICTABLE MECHANICAL SENSATION THAT VARIED FROM A MILD YET DISTINCT ROUGH TRANSITION (CREATING THE PERCEPTION THAT I WAS FORCING THE GEARS) TO A DRAMATIC MECHANICAL SENSATION OF GEARS CHANGING (AT TIMES ACCOMPANIED WITH A CLICKING SOUND...

Mar 11, 2006 Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND, THERE IS AN INCONSISTENT AND UNPREDICTABLE MECHANICAL SENSATION THAT VARIED FROM A MILD YET DISTINCT ROUGH TRANSITION (CREATING THE PERCEPTION THAT I WAS FORCING THE GEARS) TO A DRAMATIC MECHANICAL SENSATION OF GEARS CHANGING (AT TIMES ACCOMPANIED WITH A CLICKING SOUND...

Mar 5, 2006 Structure 500 mi

2005 TACOMA PRERUNNER HAS A POP OR THUMP THAT OCCURS WHEN THERE IS AN ACCELERATION FOR A DEAD STOP AND THEN ALSO A THUMP WHEN THERE IS A DECELERATION. IT CAN BE FELT IN THE CAB AS THOUGH THERE IS A SPACE BETWEEN THE CAB MOUNTING BOLTS AND THE FRAME I.E., NOT TIGHT ENOUGH AND CAUSES THE CAB TO LIFT ...

Mar 5, 2006 Structure 500 mi

2005 TACOMA PRERUNNER HAS A POP OR THUMP THAT OCCURS WHEN THERE IS AN ACCELERATION FOR A DEAD STOP AND THEN ALSO A THUMP WHEN THERE IS A DECELERATION. IT CAN BE FELT IN THE CAB AS THOUGH THERE IS A SPACE BETWEEN THE CAB MOUNTING BOLTS AND THE FRAME I.E., NOT TIGHT ENOUGH AND CAUSES THE CAB TO LIFT ...

Mar 3, 2006 Electrical System 15,400 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WAS SHIFTED FROM FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HIGH OR LOW, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ALWAYS SHIFT. THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE AUDIBLE ALARM STATING THE VEHICLE HAS NOT SHIFTED CAME ON. AN ADDITIONAL 5 ATTEMPTS WERE NEEDED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS...

Mar 3, 2006 Power Train 15,400 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WAS SHIFTED FROM FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HIGH OR LOW, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ALWAYS SHIFT. THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE AUDIBLE ALARM STATING THE VEHICLE HAS NOT SHIFTED CAME ON. AN ADDITIONAL 5 ATTEMPTS WERE NEEDED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS...

Mar 3, 2006 Electrical System 15,400 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WAS SHIFTED FROM FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HIGH OR LOW, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ALWAYS SHIFT. THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE AUDIBLE ALARM STATING THE VEHICLE HAS NOT SHIFTED CAME ON. AN ADDITIONAL 5 ATTEMPTS WERE NEEDED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS...

Mar 3, 2006 Power Train 15,400 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WAS SHIFTED FROM FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HIGH OR LOW, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ALWAYS SHIFT. THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE AUDIBLE ALARM STATING THE VEHICLE HAS NOT SHIFTED CAME ON. AN ADDITIONAL 5 ATTEMPTS WERE NEEDED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS...

Feb 9, 2006 Power Train 6,558 mi

AFTER HAVING TRANSMISSION REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE AT 6271 MILES, LESS THAN 2 WEEKS LATER AGAIN HEARD A CLINKING SOUND EMANATING FROM THE REAR TRANSMISSION WHEEL AREA. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER AND DURING TECHNICIAN TEST DRIVE WITH SPOUSE REAR END LOCKED UP. DEALER DISCOVERED ISSUE WAS BOLTS ON R...

Feb 9, 2006 Parking Brake 6,558 mi

AFTER HAVING TRANSMISSION REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE AT 6271 MILES, LESS THAN 2 WEEKS LATER AGAIN HEARD A CLINKING SOUND EMANATING FROM THE REAR TRANSMISSION WHEEL AREA. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER AND DURING TECHNICIAN TEST DRIVE WITH SPOUSE REAR END LOCKED UP. DEALER DISCOVERED ISSUE WAS BOLTS ON R...

Feb 9, 2006 Power Train 9,890 mi

DURING RECENT COLD WINTER WEATHER, HAD COUPLE INCIDENTS WHERE BRAKES APPEARED TO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY ON MODERATE ICE/SLUSHY ROAD CONDITION AND THIS CAUSED ON ONE OCCASION TO RUN THROUGH INTERSECTION DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BEING FORTUNATE THAT NO OTHER TRAFFIC WAS PRESENT AT THE ...

Feb 9, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,890 mi

DURING RECENT COLD WINTER WEATHER, HAD COUPLE INCIDENTS WHERE BRAKES APPEARED TO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY ON MODERATE ICE/SLUSHY ROAD CONDITION AND THIS CAUSED ON ONE OCCASION TO RUN THROUGH INTERSECTION DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BEING FORTUNATE THAT NO OTHER TRAFFIC WAS PRESENT AT THE ...

Feb 9, 2006 Power Train 6,558 mi

AFTER HAVING TRANSMISSION REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE AT 6271 MILES, LESS THAN 2 WEEKS LATER AGAIN HEARD A CLINKING SOUND EMANATING FROM THE REAR TRANSMISSION WHEEL AREA. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER AND DURING TECHNICIAN TEST DRIVE WITH SPOUSE REAR END LOCKED UP. DEALER DISCOVERED ISSUE WAS BOLTS ON R...

Feb 9, 2006 Parking Brake 6,558 mi

AFTER HAVING TRANSMISSION REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE AT 6271 MILES, LESS THAN 2 WEEKS LATER AGAIN HEARD A CLINKING SOUND EMANATING FROM THE REAR TRANSMISSION WHEEL AREA. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER AND DURING TECHNICIAN TEST DRIVE WITH SPOUSE REAR END LOCKED UP. DEALER DISCOVERED ISSUE WAS BOLTS ON R...

Feb 9, 2006 Power Train 9,890 mi

DURING RECENT COLD WINTER WEATHER, HAD COUPLE INCIDENTS WHERE BRAKES APPEARED TO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY ON MODERATE ICE/SLUSHY ROAD CONDITION AND THIS CAUSED ON ONE OCCASION TO RUN THROUGH INTERSECTION DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BEING FORTUNATE THAT NO OTHER TRAFFIC WAS PRESENT AT THE ...

Feb 9, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,890 mi

DURING RECENT COLD WINTER WEATHER, HAD COUPLE INCIDENTS WHERE BRAKES APPEARED TO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY ON MODERATE ICE/SLUSHY ROAD CONDITION AND THIS CAUSED ON ONE OCCASION TO RUN THROUGH INTERSECTION DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BEING FORTUNATE THAT NO OTHER TRAFFIC WAS PRESENT AT THE ...

Feb 8, 2006 Unknown Or Other 1,359 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA XTRA CAB 4X4. PASSENGER SIDE CARPET AREA WAS DISCOVERED WET AT AROUND 1379 MILES. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT HOSE CONNECTION ON THE EVAPORATOR BOX HAD CRACKED OFF WHERE THE DRAIN HOSE CONNECTS TO THE BOX. HAD TO ORDER AND REPLACE THE LOWER PART OF THE BOX, WHICH REQ...

Feb 8, 2006 Power Train 6,150 mi

AT AROUND 6150 MILES, TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING A CLICKING SOUND AND OCCASIONAL ISSUES ENCOUNTERED GETTING THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR. TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP AND THEY IDENTIFIED THAT BEARING HAD SLIPPED LOOSE IN TRANSMISSION. DEALER ORDERED AND INSTALLED A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION INTO 2...

Feb 8, 2006 Unknown Or Other 1,359 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA XTRA CAB 4X4. PASSENGER SIDE CARPET AREA WAS DISCOVERED WET AT AROUND 1379 MILES. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT HOSE CONNECTION ON THE EVAPORATOR BOX HAD CRACKED OFF WHERE THE DRAIN HOSE CONNECTS TO THE BOX. HAD TO ORDER AND REPLACE THE LOWER PART OF THE BOX, WHICH REQ...

Feb 8, 2006 Power Train 6,150 mi

AT AROUND 6150 MILES, TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING A CLICKING SOUND AND OCCASIONAL ISSUES ENCOUNTERED GETTING THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR. TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP AND THEY IDENTIFIED THAT BEARING HAD SLIPPED LOOSE IN TRANSMISSION. DEALER ORDERED AND INSTALLED A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION INTO 2...

Jan 30, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,050 mi

THISWAS MY SECOND REPORT ON THIS INCIDENT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED FOR THE LAST INCIDENT WHERE THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED, THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIAN SAID THE LOSS WAS DUE TO AN AFTER-MARKET SECURITY/REMOTE SYSTEM THAT I HAD INSTALLED BY A TIDY CAR. THEY SUGGESTED I HAVE THIS DISCONNECTED. ...

Jan 30, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,050 mi

THISWAS MY SECOND REPORT ON THIS INCIDENT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED FOR THE LAST INCIDENT WHERE THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED, THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIAN SAID THE LOSS WAS DUE TO AN AFTER-MARKET SECURITY/REMOTE SYSTEM THAT I HAD INSTALLED BY A TIDY CAR. THEY SUGGESTED I HAVE THIS DISCONNECTED. ...

Jan 13, 2006 Suspension 3,200 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH. THE FRONT TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE TRYING TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP PERSONNEL DETERMINED THE VIBRATION WAS DUE TO DEFECT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION . THE MANUFACTURER ...

Jan 13, 2006 Suspension 3,200 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH. THE FRONT TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE TRYING TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP PERSONNEL DETERMINED THE VIBRATION WAS DUE TO DEFECT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION . THE MANUFACTURER ...

Jan 9, 2006 Power Train 13,879 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, 6 SPEED IN JUNE OF 2005. JUST BEFORE THE VEHICLE ATTAINED 14,000 MILES IT STARTED SLIPPING OUT OF 4TH GEAR. I PLACED A CALL TO THE DEALER, AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED, "IT WILL NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION" DURING THE 5 MINUTE CONVERSATION ON THE PHONE. AFTER THE V...

Jan 9, 2006 Power Train 13,879 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, 6 SPEED IN JUNE OF 2005. JUST BEFORE THE VEHICLE ATTAINED 14,000 MILES IT STARTED SLIPPING OUT OF 4TH GEAR. I PLACED A CALL TO THE DEALER, AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED, "IT WILL NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION" DURING THE 5 MINUTE CONVERSATION ON THE PHONE. AFTER THE V...

Jan 5, 2006 Structure 25,000 mi

THE FENDER SUPPORT BRACKETS BROKE CAUSING THE FENDERS TO BECOME LOOSE AND CRACK. *JB

Jan 5, 2006 Structure 25,000 mi

THE FENDER SUPPORT BRACKETS BROKE CAUSING THE FENDERS TO BECOME LOOSE AND CRACK. *JB

Dec 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 7,177 mi

ON TWO OCCASIONS THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED IN WET CONDITIONS. THE FIRST OCCURRED WHEN GOING THROUGH STANDING WATER OF ABOUT 5" UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURE. THE SECOND OCCURRED AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH IN TEMPERATURE OF 39 DEGREES. AFTER GOING THROUGH THE CAR WAS I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 5 MPH THROUG...

Dec 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 7,177 mi

ON TWO OCCASIONS THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED IN WET CONDITIONS. THE FIRST OCCURRED WHEN GOING THROUGH STANDING WATER OF ABOUT 5" UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURE. THE SECOND OCCURRED AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH IN TEMPERATURE OF 39 DEGREES. AFTER GOING THROUGH THE CAR WAS I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 5 MPH THROUG...

Dec 25, 2005 Suspension 3,900 mi

OVER NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE, IT HAS SUSTAINED SEVERAL PAINT CHIPS. THE PAINT HAS BEEN CHIPPED ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE BED, FROM DEBRIS BEING THROWN UP BY THE FRONT TIRES, AND ON THE ROCKER PANELS. TOYOTA OBVIOUSLY THOUGHT OF THE ISSUE BY PLACING A THICKER COAT ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. IT...

Dec 25, 2005 Suspension 3,900 mi

OVER NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE, IT HAS SUSTAINED SEVERAL PAINT CHIPS. THE PAINT HAS BEEN CHIPPED ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE BED, FROM DEBRIS BEING THROWN UP BY THE FRONT TIRES, AND ON THE ROCKER PANELS. TOYOTA OBVIOUSLY THOUGHT OF THE ISSUE BY PLACING A THICKER COAT ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. IT...

Dec 13, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 8,850 mi

2005 TACOMA PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH CLOSED, WHEN DOOR WAS CLOSED. HAD TO HOLD DOOR CLOSED UNTIL TRUCK WAS DRIVEN HOME. THERE WERE TWO PEOPLE IN TRUCK, ONE TO DRIVE THE OTHER TO HOLD DOOR SHUT. NEXT BUSINESS DAY TOOK TRUCK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. NO REPAIR FOR FAULTY PART, PART WAS PUT ON ORDER...

Dec 13, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 8,850 mi

2005 TACOMA PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH CLOSED, WHEN DOOR WAS CLOSED. HAD TO HOLD DOOR CLOSED UNTIL TRUCK WAS DRIVEN HOME. THERE WERE TWO PEOPLE IN TRUCK, ONE TO DRIVE THE OTHER TO HOLD DOOR SHUT. NEXT BUSINESS DAY TOOK TRUCK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. NO REPAIR FOR FAULTY PART, PART WAS PUT ON ORDER...

Nov 29, 2005 Tires 2,700 mi

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER. THE TRUCK CAME STOCK WITH BRIDGESTONE POTENZA'S RA050 (255/45/18) TIRES ON IT. BOTH REAR TIRES STARTED CRACKING ALONG THE TREAD OF THE TIRE. A NUMBER OF OTHER X-RUNNER OWNERS BEGAN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM (CUSTOMTACOS.COM, LOOK FOR X-RUNNER TIRE PROBLEM). *NM

Nov 29, 2005 Tires 2,700 mi

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER. THE TRUCK CAME STOCK WITH BRIDGESTONE POTENZA'S RA050 (255/45/18) TIRES ON IT. BOTH REAR TIRES STARTED CRACKING ALONG THE TREAD OF THE TIRE. A NUMBER OF OTHER X-RUNNER OWNERS BEGAN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM (CUSTOMTACOS.COM, LOOK FOR X-RUNNER TIRE PROBLEM). *NM

Nov 21, 2005 Tires 2,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TIRE FAILURE I WOULD FIRST LIKE TO MAKE IT CLEAR, THIS TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN USED FOR ANYTHING BUT GOING BACK AND FORTH TO THE GROCERY STORE ETC. IT HAS NEVER BEEN PUT INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. WE PURCHASED IT FOR A CROSS COUNTRY TRIP BUT WERE AFRAID TO USE IT DUE TO THE TIRES WEAR...

Nov 21, 2005 Tires 2,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TIRE FAILURE I WOULD FIRST LIKE TO MAKE IT CLEAR, THIS TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN USED FOR ANYTHING BUT GOING BACK AND FORTH TO THE GROCERY STORE ETC. IT HAS NEVER BEEN PUT INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. WE PURCHASED IT FOR A CROSS COUNTRY TRIP BUT WERE AFRAID TO USE IT DUE TO THE TIRES WEAR...

Nov 8, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. HE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE PRESSURE PLATE ASSEMBLY. SINCE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRESSURE PLATE HE WAS STILL HAVING THE SA...

Nov 8, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. HE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE PRESSURE PLATE ASSEMBLY. SINCE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRESSURE PLATE HE WAS STILL HAVING THE SA...

Nov 6, 2005 Suspension 3,400 mi

JUST BOUGHT 2005 TACOMA PRERUNNER DOUBLE CAB 4X2 TRD OFF ROAD VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING IT FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND REACH SPEED BETWEEN 60 TO 72 MPH THE VEHICLES SWAYS BACK AND FORTH LIKE A PATCH OF WIND IS PUSHING THE VEHICLE OR WHEN PASSING A SEMI TRUCK THE VEHICLE WILL SW...

Nov 6, 2005 Suspension 3,400 mi

JUST BOUGHT 2005 TACOMA PRERUNNER DOUBLE CAB 4X2 TRD OFF ROAD VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING IT FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND REACH SPEED BETWEEN 60 TO 72 MPH THE VEHICLES SWAYS BACK AND FORTH LIKE A PATCH OF WIND IS PUSHING THE VEHICLE OR WHEN PASSING A SEMI TRUCK THE VEHICLE WILL SW...

Nov 5, 2005 Suspension 16,000 mi

BACK IN JUNE 2005 I OBSERVED A SIGNIFICANT "RUBBING" NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR WARRANTY REPAIR I WAS INFORMED THAT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS BAD. ON OCTOBER 24TH 2005 I RETURNED TO THE DEALER EXPERIENCING A SIMILA...

Nov 5, 2005 Suspension 16,000 mi

BACK IN JUNE 2005 I OBSERVED A SIGNIFICANT "RUBBING" NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR WARRANTY REPAIR I WAS INFORMED THAT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS BAD. ON OCTOBER 24TH 2005 I RETURNED TO THE DEALER EXPERIENCING A SIMILA...

Oct 10, 2005 Tires

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER, THE FACTORY BRIDGESTONE TIRES ARE GETTING BIG CRACKS ACROSS THEM. AFTER SOME RESEARCH IT APPEARS THIS IS AN ON GOING ISSUE WITH THIS TIRE ON THIS TRUCK LINK: HTTP://WWW.CUSTOMTACOS.COM/UBBTHREADS/SHOWFLAT.PHP?CAT=&NUMBER=559915&PAGE=1&VIEW=COLLAPSED&SB=5&O=186...

Oct 10, 2005 Tires

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER, THE FACTORY BRIDGESTONE TIRES ARE GETTING BIG CRACKS ACROSS THEM. AFTER SOME RESEARCH IT APPEARS THIS IS AN ON GOING ISSUE WITH THIS TIRE ON THIS TRUCK LINK: HTTP://WWW.CUSTOMTACOS.COM/UBBTHREADS/SHOWFLAT.PHP?CAT=&NUMBER=559915&PAGE=1&VIEW=COLLAPSED&SB=5&O=186...

Oct 9, 2005 Tires

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER PURCHASED THE TRUCK IN AUGUST OF 2005 WITH 2K MILES ON IT AND NOTICED THERE IS A LARGE CRACK ACROSS THE REAR RIGHT TIRE. I WOULD LIKE TO INFORM YOU THAT OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME TRUCK ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. I'M NOT SURE IF THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE YET. FOR MORE INF...

Oct 9, 2005 Tires

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER PURCHASED THE TRUCK IN AUGUST OF 2005 WITH 2K MILES ON IT AND NOTICED THERE IS A LARGE CRACK ACROSS THE REAR RIGHT TIRE. I WOULD LIKE TO INFORM YOU THAT OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME TRUCK ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. I'M NOT SURE IF THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE YET. FOR MORE INF...

Oct 5, 2005 Tires 1,500 mi

BRIDGESTONE RE050A TIRES CRACKING ACROSS THE TREAD. THESE TIRES COME STOCK FROM TOYOTA ON THE 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER. *NM

Oct 5, 2005 Tires 1,500 mi

BRIDGESTONE RE050A TIRES CRACKING ACROSS THE TREAD. THESE TIRES COME STOCK FROM TOYOTA ON THE 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER. *NM

Oct 4, 2005 Tires

WELL I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER, AND IT SEEMS LIKE I HAVE BEEN GETTING A CRACK ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE GOING STRAIGHT ACROSS THE TIRE. IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS CONCERN. *NM

Oct 4, 2005 Tires

WELL I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER, AND IT SEEMS LIKE I HAVE BEEN GETTING A CRACK ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE GOING STRAIGHT ACROSS THE TIRE. IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS CONCERN. *NM

Sep 30, 2005 Tires

I'M REPORTING THIS FOR MY FRIEND WITH A 2005 TOYOTA X-RUNNER WITH THE ORIGINAL OEM BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050 18" TIRES. THE TIRE HAS A SPLIT ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE RIGHT REAR TIRE THAT LOOKS AS IF IT IS A GASH. LOOKED AT ALL OF THE OTHER TIRES AND THE RIGHT FRONT ONE IS JUST STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS...

Sep 30, 2005 Tires

I'M REPORTING THIS FOR MY FRIEND WITH A 2005 TOYOTA X-RUNNER WITH THE ORIGINAL OEM BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050 18" TIRES. THE TIRE HAS A SPLIT ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE RIGHT REAR TIRE THAT LOOKS AS IF IT IS A GASH. LOOKED AT ALL OF THE OTHER TIRES AND THE RIGHT FRONT ONE IS JUST STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS...

Sep 29, 2005 Tires 3,500 mi

DT: 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA XRUNNER. THE CONSUMER STATES THE TIRES FROM THE FACTORY HAVE A CRACK ON THE TREAD, PERPENDICULAR TO THE WAY THE VEHICLE TURNS. THIS IS A BRIDGESTONE POTENZA, RE050. TIRE. THIS IS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE. THE FIRESTONE DEALER STATES IT IS NOTHING THE CONSUMER HAS D...

Sep 29, 2005 Tires 3,500 mi

DT: 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA XRUNNER. THE CONSUMER STATES THE TIRES FROM THE FACTORY HAVE A CRACK ON THE TREAD, PERPENDICULAR TO THE WAY THE VEHICLE TURNS. THIS IS A BRIDGESTONE POTENZA, RE050. TIRE. THIS IS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE. THE FIRESTONE DEALER STATES IT IS NOTHING THE CONSUMER HAS D...

Sep 9, 2005 Structure

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA INSTRUMENT PANEL CANNOT BE READ EASILY BY THE DRIVER.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***.*MR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAD POOR LIGHTING. *JB

Sep 9, 2005 Structure

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA INSTRUMENT PANEL CANNOT BE READ EASILY BY THE DRIVER.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***.*MR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAD POOR LIGHTING. *JB

Sep 8, 2005 Tires 4,000 mi

MY 2005 TOYOTA X-RUNNER, WITH ONLY 4,000 MILES FROM NEW, HAS THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES (3 OF THE 4) SHOWING A SPLITTING OF THE TIRE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ALONG 90 PERCENT THE TREAD. THE TIRES ARE BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050A 255/45R18. *NM

Sep 8, 2005 Tires 4,000 mi

MY 2005 TOYOTA X-RUNNER, WITH ONLY 4,000 MILES FROM NEW, HAS THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES (3 OF THE 4) SHOWING A SPLITTING OF THE TIRE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ALONG 90 PERCENT THE TREAD. THE TIRES ARE BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050A 255/45R18. *NM

Sep 6, 2005 Tires 18,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER TIRE SPLITTING ACROSS THE TIRE TREADS. ONLY 18,000 MILES ON VEHICLE 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER. *NM

Sep 6, 2005 Tires 18,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER TIRE SPLITTING ACROSS THE TIRE TREADS. ONLY 18,000 MILES ON VEHICLE 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER. *NM

Sep 2, 2005 Tires 1,500 mi

I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 05 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER, IT HAD ABOUT 1,500 MILE ON THE CAR AND THE TIRE HAD A GASH ON IT ALL ACROSS. IT WAS THE PASSANGER SIDE REAR TIRE. THE TIRES COME STOCK FROM THE DEALER. I HAD A PROBLEM TRYING TO CHANGE IT WITH FIRESTONE DEALER BUT AFTER THE THIRD FIRESTONE DEALER THEY ...

Sep 2, 2005 Tires 1,500 mi

I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 05 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER, IT HAD ABOUT 1,500 MILE ON THE CAR AND THE TIRE HAD A GASH ON IT ALL ACROSS. IT WAS THE PASSANGER SIDE REAR TIRE. THE TIRES COME STOCK FROM THE DEALER. I HAD A PROBLEM TRYING TO CHANGE IT WITH FIRESTONE DEALER BUT AFTER THE THIRD FIRESTONE DEALER THEY ...

Aug 26, 2005 Equipment 296 mi

MY NEW 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA MAKES A MOANING WHINING SOUND WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR IS ON AND THE NOISE IS MORE NOTICEABLE AT BETWEEN 1200 AND 1500 RPM. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THEY HEARD THE NOISE BUT IT WAS NORMAL IN THEIR OPINION AS THEY HEARD OTHERS MAKE THE SAME NOISE. THE N...

Aug 26, 2005 Equipment 296 mi

MY NEW 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA MAKES A MOANING WHINING SOUND WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR IS ON AND THE NOISE IS MORE NOTICEABLE AT BETWEEN 1200 AND 1500 RPM. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THEY HEARD THE NOISE BUT IT WAS NORMAL IN THEIR OPINION AS THEY HEARD OTHERS MAKE THE SAME NOISE. THE N...

Aug 24, 2005 Power Train

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA STARTED JUMPING OUT OF GEAR WHILE IN FOURTH GEAR.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM ONLY HAPPENS WHILE IN 4TH GEAR. *JB

Aug 24, 2005 Power Train

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA STARTED JUMPING OUT OF GEAR WHILE IN FOURTH GEAR.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM ONLY HAPPENS WHILE IN 4TH GEAR. *JB

Aug 17, 2005 Air Bags 3,400 mi

NOTED PAIN IN BACK WHILE DRIVING. AFTER REPEATED CLOSE INSPECTION OF DRIVER'S SEAT, NOTED VERY SLIGHT PROTRUSION IN SEAT BACK. TOOK TO MILLER TOYOTA IN MANASSAS, VA AND SERVICE AGENT HAS REPORTED THAT A SPRING HAD COME LOOSE AND THAT IT HAD ALSO CUT THE WIRE TO THE SIDE AIR BAG, WHICH MADE THE AIR...

Aug 17, 2005 Air Bags 3,400 mi

NOTED PAIN IN BACK WHILE DRIVING. AFTER REPEATED CLOSE INSPECTION OF DRIVER'S SEAT, NOTED VERY SLIGHT PROTRUSION IN SEAT BACK. TOOK TO MILLER TOYOTA IN MANASSAS, VA AND SERVICE AGENT HAS REPORTED THAT A SPRING HAD COME LOOSE AND THAT IT HAD ALSO CUT THE WIRE TO THE SIDE AIR BAG, WHICH MADE THE AIR...

Aug 16, 2005 Steering 13 mi

ON MY BRAND NEW 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA QUAD CAB LONG BED PICKUP TRUCK THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE MAKING A TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC, MAKING STEERING THE VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT AND NEARLY CAUSING ME TO COLLIDE WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. TOYOTA IS IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE ENTIRE POWER S...

Aug 16, 2005 Steering 13 mi

ON MY BRAND NEW 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA QUAD CAB LONG BED PICKUP TRUCK THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE MAKING A TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC, MAKING STEERING THE VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT AND NEARLY CAUSING ME TO COLLIDE WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. TOYOTA IS IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE ENTIRE POWER S...

Aug 12, 2005 Tires 2,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER'S VEHILCE HAS LESS THAN 4,000 MILES ON IT. THE CONSUEMR INDICATED THAT HE ONLY DRIVES ON PAVED ROADS. HE HAS HAD 2 ROAD HAZARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW WITH THE TIRES ON IT. THE FIRST ROAD HAZARD THE DEALER TOLD HIM IT WAS JUST A NAIL. THE SECOND ROAD HAZARD THEY TOLD HIM...

Aug 12, 2005 Tires 2,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER'S VEHILCE HAS LESS THAN 4,000 MILES ON IT. THE CONSUEMR INDICATED THAT HE ONLY DRIVES ON PAVED ROADS. HE HAS HAD 2 ROAD HAZARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW WITH THE TIRES ON IT. THE FIRST ROAD HAZARD THE DEALER TOLD HIM IT WAS JUST A NAIL. THE SECOND ROAD HAZARD THEY TOLD HIM...

Aug 6, 2005 Structure 4,000 mi

I HAVE A SILVER 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA EXTENDED CAB AND THE PAINT IS CHIPPING EVERYWHERE, ROCKERS, DOORS, LEADING EDGE OF REAR DOORS, A COUPLE OF SPOTS ON THE WINDSHIELD PILLARS, AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR TIRES FEEL LIKE IT GOT SANDBLASTED. I COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA OF KEENE. HE TOLD ME TOYOTA TOLD HIM TO...

Aug 6, 2005 Structure 4,000 mi

I HAVE A SILVER 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA EXTENDED CAB AND THE PAINT IS CHIPPING EVERYWHERE, ROCKERS, DOORS, LEADING EDGE OF REAR DOORS, A COUPLE OF SPOTS ON THE WINDSHIELD PILLARS, AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR TIRES FEEL LIKE IT GOT SANDBLASTED. I COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA OF KEENE. HE TOLD ME TOYOTA TOLD HIM TO...

Jul 28, 2005 Steering 40 mi

PURCHASED NEW 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP, 4 CYLINDER, AUTOMATIC, 4X2. ON FIRST DRIVE OF NEW TRUCK A SHAKE OR SHIMMY WAS NOTICED AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 20 MPH, BUT MOST NOTABLE IN THE 45 TO 70 MPH RANGE. RETURNED TRUCK TO DEALER. WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A DEFECT KNOWN TO TOYOTA, BUT THAT TOYOTA HAS BEEN ...

Jul 28, 2005 Steering 40 mi

PURCHASED NEW 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP, 4 CYLINDER, AUTOMATIC, 4X2. ON FIRST DRIVE OF NEW TRUCK A SHAKE OR SHIMMY WAS NOTICED AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 20 MPH, BUT MOST NOTABLE IN THE 45 TO 70 MPH RANGE. RETURNED TRUCK TO DEALER. WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A DEFECT KNOWN TO TOYOTA, BUT THAT TOYOTA HAS BEEN ...

Jul 20, 2005 Tires 11,850 mi

I HAVE CRACKING/SPLITTING HORIZONTALLY ACROSS 2 TIRES. OTHER 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA XRUNNER OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR FACTORY INSTALLED BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050A TIRES.

Jul 20, 2005 Tires 11,850 mi

I HAVE CRACKING/SPLITTING HORIZONTALLY ACROSS 2 TIRES. OTHER 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA XRUNNER OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR FACTORY INSTALLED BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050A TIRES.

Jul 18, 2005 Tires

MY TIRE LOOKS LIKE ITS GOING TO COME APART. THERE IS SOMETHING THAT LOOKS LIKE A CUT FROM ONE SIDE OF THE TIRE TO THE OTHER. I HAVENT RAN ANYTHING OVER FOR IT TO DO THAT. MY FRIEND HAS THE SAME TRUCK AND HIS TIRE IS DOING THE SAME THING.MY FRIEND AND I WENT TO A FIRESTONE DEALER IN SAN DIEGO AND TH...

Jul 18, 2005 Tires

MY TIRE LOOKS LIKE ITS GOING TO COME APART. THERE IS SOMETHING THAT LOOKS LIKE A CUT FROM ONE SIDE OF THE TIRE TO THE OTHER. I HAVENT RAN ANYTHING OVER FOR IT TO DO THAT. MY FRIEND HAS THE SAME TRUCK AND HIS TIRE IS DOING THE SAME THING.MY FRIEND AND I WENT TO A FIRESTONE DEALER IN SAN DIEGO AND TH...

Jul 13, 2005 Unknown Or Other 5,896 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON MAY 31, 2005 AND SAYS THE AIR FROM THE ENGINE WAS ENTERING THE CAB OF VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME HE USES THE VENT. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FROM THE DAY HE BOUGHT IT. HE SAID HE COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHY THE VENTED AIR WAS SO HOT. DEALER WILL NOT RETURN HI...

Jul 13, 2005 Unknown Or Other 5,896 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON MAY 31, 2005 AND SAYS THE AIR FROM THE ENGINE WAS ENTERING THE CAB OF VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME HE USES THE VENT. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FROM THE DAY HE BOUGHT IT. HE SAID HE COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHY THE VENTED AIR WAS SO HOT. DEALER WILL NOT RETURN HI...

Jun 24, 2005 Electrical System 7,965 mi

WHILE PERFORMING A NORMAL REVIEW UNDER THE HOOD, I DISCOVERED THE OEM DELPHI BATTERY HAD SPRAYED ACID ON THE UNDER SIDE OF THE HOOD WHICH RAN DOWN THE FENDER WELL (REMOVING THE PAINT ON BOTH) AND CONTINUED RUNNING DOWN TO THE FRAME AND AC LINE.

Jun 24, 2005 Electrical System 7,965 mi

WHILE PERFORMING A NORMAL REVIEW UNDER THE HOOD, I DISCOVERED THE OEM DELPHI BATTERY HAD SPRAYED ACID ON THE UNDER SIDE OF THE HOOD WHICH RAN DOWN THE FENDER WELL (REMOVING THE PAINT ON BOTH) AND CONTINUED RUNNING DOWN TO THE FRAME AND AC LINE.

Jun 16, 2005 Structure 3,567 mi

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP HAS SEVERE PAINT CHIPPING PROBLEMS ON THE ROCKER PANELS, LOWER DOORS, AND FRONT OF THE BEDSIDES. TOYOTA IS DENYING RESPONSIBILITY. THEY WANT TO DO A PAINT REPAIR WHICH WILL DEPRECIATE THE VALUE OF MY TRUCK INSTEAD OF GIVING ME A NEW TRUCK WHICH IS THE ONLY WAY TO PROPER...

Jun 16, 2005 Suspension 3,567 mi

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP HAS SEVERE PAINT CHIPPING PROBLEMS ON THE ROCKER PANELS, LOWER DOORS, AND FRONT OF THE BEDSIDES. TOYOTA IS DENYING RESPONSIBILITY. THEY WANT TO DO A PAINT REPAIR WHICH WILL DEPRECIATE THE VALUE OF MY TRUCK INSTEAD OF GIVING ME A NEW TRUCK WHICH IS THE ONLY WAY TO PROPER...

Jun 16, 2005 Suspension 3,567 mi

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP HAS SEVERE PAINT CHIPPING PROBLEMS ON THE ROCKER PANELS, LOWER DOORS, AND FRONT OF THE BEDSIDES. TOYOTA IS DENYING RESPONSIBILITY. THEY WANT TO DO A PAINT REPAIR WHICH WILL DEPRECIATE THE VALUE OF MY TRUCK INSTEAD OF GIVING ME A NEW TRUCK WHICH IS THE ONLY WAY TO PROPER...

Jun 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 mi

DT:TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING IN PARKING LOT AT LOW SPEED HIT BRAKES AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED AFTER BEING STEERED ON CONCRETE ABUTMENT. DID NOT HAVE ANY PROPERTY DAMAGES OR ACCIDENT, BUT THERE WAS BRAKE FAILURE. HAD TOWED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP WHERE HE PU...

Jun 16, 2005 Structure 3,567 mi

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP HAS SEVERE PAINT CHIPPING PROBLEMS ON THE ROCKER PANELS, LOWER DOORS, AND FRONT OF THE BEDSIDES. TOYOTA IS DENYING RESPONSIBILITY. THEY WANT TO DO A PAINT REPAIR WHICH WILL DEPRECIATE THE VALUE OF MY TRUCK INSTEAD OF GIVING ME A NEW TRUCK WHICH IS THE ONLY WAY TO PROPER...

Jun 16, 2005 Suspension 3,567 mi

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP HAS SEVERE PAINT CHIPPING PROBLEMS ON THE ROCKER PANELS, LOWER DOORS, AND FRONT OF THE BEDSIDES. TOYOTA IS DENYING RESPONSIBILITY. THEY WANT TO DO A PAINT REPAIR WHICH WILL DEPRECIATE THE VALUE OF MY TRUCK INSTEAD OF GIVING ME A NEW TRUCK WHICH IS THE ONLY WAY TO PROPER...

Jun 16, 2005 Suspension 3,567 mi

MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP HAS SEVERE PAINT CHIPPING PROBLEMS ON THE ROCKER PANELS, LOWER DOORS, AND FRONT OF THE BEDSIDES. TOYOTA IS DENYING RESPONSIBILITY. THEY WANT TO DO A PAINT REPAIR WHICH WILL DEPRECIATE THE VALUE OF MY TRUCK INSTEAD OF GIVING ME A NEW TRUCK WHICH IS THE ONLY WAY TO PROPER...

Jun 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 mi

DT:TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING IN PARKING LOT AT LOW SPEED HIT BRAKES AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED AFTER BEING STEERED ON CONCRETE ABUTMENT. DID NOT HAVE ANY PROPERTY DAMAGES OR ACCIDENT, BUT THERE WAS BRAKE FAILURE. HAD TOWED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP WHERE HE PU...

Jun 15, 2005 Unknown Or Other

THIS IS NOT REALLY A SAFETY DEFECT AS IT IS JUST A PROBLEM WITH THE PAINT ON MY BRAND NEW VEHICLE. I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCESS CAB WITH THE OFFROAD PACKAGE AND ONLY 2 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE I NOTICED SOME SEVERE PAINT CHIPPING ON MY VEHICLE. AFTER 4 MONTHS I AM STILL NO FURTHER AHEA...

Jun 15, 2005 Structure 1,700 mi

SEVERE BLISTERING, FLAKING AND CHIPPING OF PAINT ON MY NEW TOYOTA TACOMA. FIRST OCCURED ON JANUARY 11, 2005, WHEN THE TRUCK WAS ONLY 5 WEEKS OLD, AFTER AN 18 MILE ROUND TRIP TO WORK ON PAVED ROADS. THERE WERE HUNDREDS OF FLAKES AND CHIPS ON THE TRUCK, TOO MANY TO COUNT. AFTER A FEW MONTHS OF THIS...

Jun 15, 2005 Unknown Or Other

THIS IS NOT REALLY A SAFETY DEFECT AS IT IS JUST A PROBLEM WITH THE PAINT ON MY BRAND NEW VEHICLE. I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCESS CAB WITH THE OFFROAD PACKAGE AND ONLY 2 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE I NOTICED SOME SEVERE PAINT CHIPPING ON MY VEHICLE. AFTER 4 MONTHS I AM STILL NO FURTHER AHEA...

Jun 15, 2005 Structure 1,700 mi

SEVERE BLISTERING, FLAKING AND CHIPPING OF PAINT ON MY NEW TOYOTA TACOMA. FIRST OCCURED ON JANUARY 11, 2005, WHEN THE TRUCK WAS ONLY 5 WEEKS OLD, AFTER AN 18 MILE ROUND TRIP TO WORK ON PAVED ROADS. THERE WERE HUNDREDS OF FLAKES AND CHIPS ON THE TRUCK, TOO MANY TO COUNT. AFTER A FEW MONTHS OF THIS...

Jun 12, 2005 Steering 295 mi

STEERING WHEEL SHACKS FROM APPROXIMATELY 62 TO 75 MILES PER HOUR. HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TWICE. THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND THAT THE SHACKING IS NOT A SAFETY CONSERN. THE SECOND VISIT TO THE DEALER THEY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 3 DAYS. VEHICLE HAS 1700 MILES.

Jun 12, 2005 Steering 295 mi

STEERING WHEEL SHACKS FROM APPROXIMATELY 62 TO 75 MILES PER HOUR. HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TWICE. THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND THAT THE SHACKING IS NOT A SAFETY CONSERN. THE SECOND VISIT TO THE DEALER THEY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 3 DAYS. VEHICLE HAS 1700 MILES.

Jun 6, 2005 Power Train 1,200 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND HE STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO 5TH GEAR SAFELY. THIS VEHICLE WILL GO INTO EVERY OTHER GEAR PERFECTLY FINE. THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION CONSUMER HAS PUT IN HIS VEHICLE AND HE ONLY HAS 5000 MILES ON...

Jun 6, 2005 Power Train 1,200 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND HE STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO 5TH GEAR SAFELY. THIS VEHICLE WILL GO INTO EVERY OTHER GEAR PERFECTLY FINE. THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION CONSUMER HAS PUT IN HIS VEHICLE AND HE ONLY HAS 5000 MILES ON...

May 25, 2005 Structure 50 mi

THE PAINT ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA IS CHIPPING OF VERY RAPIDLY AND THE PAINT IS VERY SOFT AND CAN NOT WITH STAND THE NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS IN MY STATE.THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE PAINT FROM THE FACTORY AND NO RESOLUTIONS ARE BEING MADE

May 25, 2005 Structure 2,500 mi

CONSUMER WAS UNDER THE ASSUMPTION THAT A BED AND A BEDLINER CAME WITH THEIR 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA.*MR WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH WITH A LOAD OF 208 BRICKS IN PLASTIC WRAP. THE CONSUMER HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP AND WHEN HE DID THE BRICKS SHIFTED AND RAN INTO THE CAB OF THE TRUCK DENTING IT. THE CONSUMER...

May 25, 2005 Structure 1,300 mi

DT: CONSUMER WAS UNLOADING A MOTORCYCLE FROM HIS TRUCK AND THE REAR TAILGATE BENT IN ALMOST A V. THIS SHIFTED THE MOTORCYCLE'S WEIGHT, AND ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE MOTORCYCLE COULD HAVE FALLEN OFF THE TAILGATE OR FALLEN UPON THE CALLER .THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT STATE HOW MUCH WEIGH...

May 25, 2005 Structure 50 mi

THE PAINT ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA IS CHIPPING OF VERY RAPIDLY AND THE PAINT IS VERY SOFT AND CAN NOT WITH STAND THE NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS IN MY STATE.THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE PAINT FROM THE FACTORY AND NO RESOLUTIONS ARE BEING MADE

May 25, 2005 Structure 2,500 mi

CONSUMER WAS UNDER THE ASSUMPTION THAT A BED AND A BEDLINER CAME WITH THEIR 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA.*MR WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH WITH A LOAD OF 208 BRICKS IN PLASTIC WRAP. THE CONSUMER HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP AND WHEN HE DID THE BRICKS SHIFTED AND RAN INTO THE CAB OF THE TRUCK DENTING IT. THE CONSUMER...

May 25, 2005 Structure 1,300 mi

DT: CONSUMER WAS UNLOADING A MOTORCYCLE FROM HIS TRUCK AND THE REAR TAILGATE BENT IN ALMOST A V. THIS SHIFTED THE MOTORCYCLE'S WEIGHT, AND ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE MOTORCYCLE COULD HAVE FALLEN OFF THE TAILGATE OR FALLEN UPON THE CALLER .THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT STATE HOW MUCH WEIGH...

May 23, 2005 Visibility 330 mi

THE OUTSIDE REVIEW MIRRORS VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY ESPECIALLY ON WINDY DAYS, SO MUCH THAT VEHICLES OR ANY OTHER OBJECT IS INDISERNABLE. I HAVE TAKEN MY PROBLEM TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS, THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED FROM SWAPPED MY MIRRORS WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE TO NO AVAIL. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SAF...

May 23, 2005 Visibility 330 mi

THE OUTSIDE REVIEW MIRRORS VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY ESPECIALLY ON WINDY DAYS, SO MUCH THAT VEHICLES OR ANY OTHER OBJECT IS INDISERNABLE. I HAVE TAKEN MY PROBLEM TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS, THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED FROM SWAPPED MY MIRRORS WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE TO NO AVAIL. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SAF...

May 10, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

NO LOCKS ON THE ACCESS DOOR'S. WHERE THE SEAT BELT'S ATTACHE THE DOOR CAN OPEN ON IMPACT.

May 10, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

NO LOCKS ON THE ACCESS DOOR'S. WHERE THE SEAT BELT'S ATTACHE THE DOOR CAN OPEN ON IMPACT.

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 225 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 4 DOOR AND EVER SINCE TAKING IT OFF THE LOT 5 DAYS AGO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN ANY WEATHER, ON ANY SURFACE OF ROAD, I GET A THUMPING IN THE PEDAL AND THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES TO STOP. IT GETS WORSE WITH MORE PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKES. THE FRON...

May 3, 2005 Tires 225 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 4 DOOR AND EVER SINCE TAKING IT OFF THE LOT 5 DAYS AGO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN ANY WEATHER, ON ANY SURFACE OF ROAD, I GET A THUMPING IN THE PEDAL AND THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES TO STOP. IT GETS WORSE WITH MORE PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKES. THE FRON...

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 225 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 4 DOOR AND EVER SINCE TAKING IT OFF THE LOT 5 DAYS AGO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN ANY WEATHER, ON ANY SURFACE OF ROAD, I GET A THUMPING IN THE PEDAL AND THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES TO STOP. IT GETS WORSE WITH MORE PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKES. THE FRON...

May 3, 2005 Tires 225 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 4 DOOR AND EVER SINCE TAKING IT OFF THE LOT 5 DAYS AGO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN ANY WEATHER, ON ANY SURFACE OF ROAD, I GET A THUMPING IN THE PEDAL AND THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES TO STOP. IT GETS WORSE WITH MORE PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKES. THE FRON...

Mar 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 235 mi

2005 TACOMA PRERUNNER. AUTOMATIC-PACKAGE 2. HAD NEW VEHICLE SURGE 3 DIFFERENT TIMES AFTER PURCHASE FIRST WEEK OF MARCH. LAST TIME SENT ME INTO MIDDLE OF BUSY INTERSECTION. THIS WAS TUESDAY MARCH 29, 2005. CALLED DEALER AND THEY SENT A TOW TRUCK. ALL PEOPLE AT DEALERSHIP HAVE BEEN VERY NICE, BUT SAY ...

Mar 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 235 mi

2005 TACOMA PRERUNNER. AUTOMATIC-PACKAGE 2. HAD NEW VEHICLE SURGE 3 DIFFERENT TIMES AFTER PURCHASE FIRST WEEK OF MARCH. LAST TIME SENT ME INTO MIDDLE OF BUSY INTERSECTION. THIS WAS TUESDAY MARCH 29, 2005. CALLED DEALER AND THEY SENT A TOW TRUCK. ALL PEOPLE AT DEALERSHIP HAVE BEEN VERY NICE, BUT SAY ...

Mar 20, 2005 Structure 600 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH ALMOST 600 MILES ON IT. TODAY I DROVE IT IT WAS A LITTLE WINDY OUT GOT HOME AND LOOKED AT THE TRUCK,IT WAS COVERED WITH ROCK CHIPS!! I HAVE READ ON TOYOTANATION.COM OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND THINK IT IS DUE TO WEAK PAINT, AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED. *AK

Mar 20, 2005 Structure 600 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH ALMOST 600 MILES ON IT. TODAY I DROVE IT IT WAS A LITTLE WINDY OUT GOT HOME AND LOOKED AT THE TRUCK,IT WAS COVERED WITH ROCK CHIPS!! I HAVE READ ON TOYOTANATION.COM OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND THINK IT IS DUE TO WEAK PAINT, AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED. *AK

Mar 14, 2005 Structure

WHILE DRIVING TAILGATE FAILED. UPON PUSHING UP ON THE TAILGATE THE CABLES DISENGAGED, CAUSING THE TAILGATE TO HANG. *AK

Mar 14, 2005 Structure

WHILE DRIVING TAILGATE FAILED. UPON PUSHING UP ON THE TAILGATE THE CABLES DISENGAGED, CAUSING THE TAILGATE TO HANG. *AK

Mar 11, 2005 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING REAR VIEW MIRROR CREATES A BLIND SPOT IN THE RIGHT FRONT SECTOR AREA. THE MIRROR IS TOO BIG. CONTACTED TOYOTA, BUT PROBLEM IS OCCURS. *AK

Mar 11, 2005 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING REAR VIEW MIRROR CREATES A BLIND SPOT IN THE RIGHT FRONT SECTOR AREA. THE MIRROR IS TOO BIG. CONTACTED TOYOTA, BUT PROBLEM IS OCCURS. *AK

Mar 9, 2005 Structure 250 mi

1. FROM DAY ONE ;2. LOUD POPPING NOISES FROM UNDER SIDE - CABIN ATTACHMENT TO THE CHASIS. ITS BEEN TWO WEEKS SINCE I TOOK THE VEHICLE AND ITS GETTING WORSE. OCCURRS WHEN GOING OVER EVEN SMALL BUMPS/RUTS/MANHOLE COVERS OR OTHER IMPERFECTIONS IN THE ROAD ESPECIALLY AT SLOW SPEEDS. AND, THERE IS SIGNIF...

Mar 9, 2005 Structure 250 mi

1. FROM DAY ONE ;2. LOUD POPPING NOISES FROM UNDER SIDE - CABIN ATTACHMENT TO THE CHASIS. ITS BEEN TWO WEEKS SINCE I TOOK THE VEHICLE AND ITS GETTING WORSE. OCCURRS WHEN GOING OVER EVEN SMALL BUMPS/RUTS/MANHOLE COVERS OR OTHER IMPERFECTIONS IN THE ROAD ESPECIALLY AT SLOW SPEEDS. AND, THERE IS SIGNIF...

Mar 6, 2005 Structure 3,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB WITH SKID PLATE. SKID PLATE CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AT HIGH SPEEDS, 70 MPH AND HIGHER. IT'S WORSE WHEN CAUGHT IN A CROSS WIND ON THE HIGHWAY OR ON WINDY DAYS. VERY STRONG AND LOUD VIBRATION. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY WHEN THE SKIDPLATE WAS REMOVED. I'VE READ MANY COMP...

Mar 6, 2005 Structure 3,000 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB WITH SKID PLATE. SKID PLATE CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AT HIGH SPEEDS, 70 MPH AND HIGHER. IT'S WORSE WHEN CAUGHT IN A CROSS WIND ON THE HIGHWAY OR ON WINDY DAYS. VERY STRONG AND LOUD VIBRATION. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY WHEN THE SKIDPLATE WAS REMOVED. I'VE READ MANY COMP...

Feb 27, 2005 Structure 1,500 mi

CABIN MOUNT BOLTS AND BUSHINGS CONTRACT IN THE COLD WEATHER AND BECOME LOOSE. THERE IS A LOUD BANGING NOISE HEARD THROUGHOUT THE CAB OF THE TRUCK. WHEN THE WEATHER WARMS UP THE SOUND GOES AWAY. DEALER REMOVED THE BUSHINGS AND BOLTS AND REALIGNED TO NO AVAIL. *JB

Feb 27, 2005 Structure 1,500 mi

CABIN MOUNT BOLTS AND BUSHINGS CONTRACT IN THE COLD WEATHER AND BECOME LOOSE. THERE IS A LOUD BANGING NOISE HEARD THROUGHOUT THE CAB OF THE TRUCK. WHEN THE WEATHER WARMS UP THE SOUND GOES AWAY. DEALER REMOVED THE BUSHINGS AND BOLTS AND REALIGNED TO NO AVAIL. *JB

Feb 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST POOR ENGINEERING. THE CROSSOVER PIPE ON THE EXHAUST IS THE LOWEST POINT OF THE VEHICLE. IT HANGS DOWN BELOW THE TRANSFERCASE MOUNT. THIS WILL GET CRUSHED IF TAKEN OFF ROAD. I BOUGHT A 4 X 4 TRD MODEL FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF TAKING IT OFF-ROAD. A CRUSHED OR DAMAGED CROSSOVER PIPE COULD RESULT...

Feb 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST POOR ENGINEERING. THE CROSSOVER PIPE ON THE EXHAUST IS THE LOWEST POINT OF THE VEHICLE. IT HANGS DOWN BELOW THE TRANSFERCASE MOUNT. THIS WILL GET CRUSHED IF TAKEN OFF ROAD. I BOUGHT A 4 X 4 TRD MODEL FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF TAKING IT OFF-ROAD. A CRUSHED OR DAMAGED CROSSOVER PIPE COULD RESULT...

Jan 8, 2005 Structure 50 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCESS CAB WITH THE TRD PACKAGE AND SKID PLATE 2W DRIVE. E SKID PLATE CATCHES AIR AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE VIOLANTLY AT 75 MPH AND HIGHER, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE THE LOSS OF CONTROL. WE REMOVED THE PLATE AND NOW THERE IS NO VIBRATION. PEOPLE WILL THINK IT IS THE TIRE...

Jan 8, 2005 Structure 50 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCESS CAB WITH THE TRD PACKAGE AND SKID PLATE 2W DRIVE. E SKID PLATE CATCHES AIR AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE VIOLANTLY AT 75 MPH AND HIGHER, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE THE LOSS OF CONTROL. WE REMOVED THE PLATE AND NOW THERE IS NO VIBRATION. PEOPLE WILL THINK IT IS THE TIRE...

Jan 7, 2005 Structure

WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER VEHICLE STARTED LEAKING ONTO THE FLOORBOARD. THIS CAUSED A FLOOD INSIDE THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE A POST BECAME DETACHED FROM THE MAIN FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER ...

Jan 7, 2005 Structure

WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER VEHICLE STARTED LEAKING ONTO THE FLOORBOARD. THIS CAUSED A FLOOD INSIDE THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE A POST BECAME DETACHED FROM THE MAIN FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER ...

Dec 4, 2004 Power Train 800 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 2WD MANUAL WITH 800 MILES DEVELOP A MAJOR OIL LEAK BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION AND THE CRANK SHAFT. GEAR SHIFT NOT SMOOTH. *AK

Dec 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 800 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 2WD MANUAL WITH 800 MILES DEVELOP A MAJOR OIL LEAK BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION AND THE CRANK SHAFT. GEAR SHIFT NOT SMOOTH. *AK

Dec 4, 2004 Power Train 800 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 2WD MANUAL WITH 800 MILES DEVELOP A MAJOR OIL LEAK BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION AND THE CRANK SHAFT. GEAR SHIFT NOT SMOOTH. *AK

Dec 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 800 mi

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 2WD MANUAL WITH 800 MILES DEVELOP A MAJOR OIL LEAK BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION AND THE CRANK SHAFT. GEAR SHIFT NOT SMOOTH. *AK

Nov 30, 2004 Exterior Lighting 2,000 mi

I'M NOT SUTRE IF THIS REALLY QUALIFIES BUT I BOUGHT A NEW TRUCK AND THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL QUITS WORKING AT VARIUOS TIMES WHEN ITS IN THE "ON" POSITION.*AK

Nov 30, 2004 Exterior Lighting 2,000 mi

I'M NOT SUTRE IF THIS REALLY QUALIFIES BUT I BOUGHT A NEW TRUCK AND THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL QUITS WORKING AT VARIUOS TIMES WHEN ITS IN THE "ON" POSITION.*AK