Components: STEERING
May 11, 2018
TBD
Condition
Run & Drive
Damage
Collision
Title
Clear
| Dynamic Head Restraints | Not Available |
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| Head Restraint | Not Available |
| Advanced Belt Feature | Not Available |
| Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage | Not Available |
| Seat Belt Reminder System | Driver |
| Frontal Air Bag | Driver, Front Passenger |
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| Curtain | Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat |
| Torso | Driver, Front Passenger |
| Knee | Not Available |
| Additional Air Bags | Not Available |
| Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements | Yes |
| LATCH Locations | Not Available |
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| Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) | Not Available |
| Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations | Not Available |
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11111045 |
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| Consumer Location: | ORANGE PARK, FL |
| VIN: | 5TEUU42N68Z**** |
HARD STEERING. AT LOW SPEEDS AND NOT MOVING
| NHTSA ID Number: | 10927120 |
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| Consumer Location: | BEL AIR, MD |
| VIN: | 5TEUU42N68Z**** |
FIRST LET ME SAY THAT THIS IS MY FIFTH TOYOTA TRUCK, ALL MANUAL TRANSMISSION 4 CYLINDER ENGINES, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THIS ONE, WHICH IS 6 CYLINDER (I DON'T HAVE THE OTHER VIN'S WITH ME NOW, BUT COULD DO SOME RESEARCH TO PROVIDE THEM IF NEED BE). A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO I NOTICED MY TRUCK'S STEERING BECOMING STIFFER, MAKING STEERING MORE DIFFICULT. I READ UP A BIT ABOUT IT, INSPECTED THE BELT (OK) AND CHECKED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID (LOOKED A BIT LOW). I DECIDED A FLUSH AND FILL OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID MIGHT DO THE JOB AND DID SO SATURDAY, 11/19/16. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, I REALLY DIDN'T NOTICE MUCH OF A CHANGE. YESTERDAY, SUNDAY, IT SEEMED MORE NOTICEABLY STIFF. I RESEARCHED MORE AND READ THAT IT MIGHT BE DUE TO A CORRODED SHAFT ' MANY RECOMMENDED GREASE AS A SOLUTION AND OTHER RECOMMENDED A NEW SHAFT. TODAY IT WAS VERY STIFF AND EVEN A BIT WOBBLY ' MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. I WAS READING UP ON HOW TO REPAIR THIS AND CAME ACROSS MANY OTHER WHO EXPERIENCED THIS AND SUGGESTED I FILE THIS SO THAT OTHERS MIGHT BE WARNED/PROTECTED. I LOVE MY TRUCK, JUST DON'T LIKE HOW THE CORROSION OF TACOMA'S RUINS EVERYTHING. HOPE THIS CAN BE OF HELP TO SOMEONE.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 10910545 |
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| Consumer Location: | KANSAS CITY, KS |
| VIN: | 5TEUU42N68Z**** |
TOYOTA HAS NOT REIMBURSED ME FOR PAYMENT I MADE TO REPLACE A LEAF (SPRING). THE LEAF BECAME SUBJECT TO A RECALL. I HAVE SENT THEM DOCUMENTATION AND SOMETIMES THEY ASKED ME FOR DOCUMENTATION I HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED. NOW THEY ARE ASKING FOR DOCUMENTATION SHOWING CAUSE AS TO WHY THE LEAF FAILED???? THEY NEVER ASKED FOR SUCH IN THE BEGINNING. I FEEL LIKE THEY ARE JUST TRYING TO WEAR ME OUT. CAN I FILE A COMPLAINT WITH YOUR AGENCY? THANK YOU! [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
| NHTSA ID Number: | 10758883 |
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| Consumer Location: | WILLOUGHBY, OH |
| VIN: | 5TEUU42N68Z**** |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE REPAIR, THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS HAD FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT THEN RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,436. MA 10/19/2015 *CN
| NHTSA ID Number: | 10743956 |
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| Consumer Location: | DANVERS, MA |
| VIN: | 5TEUU42N68Z**** |
FIRST THE AUTO DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING, THEN THE PASSENGER WINDOW AND FINALLY THE DRIVERS WINDOW. WE WERE TOLD THE ACTUATORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WOULD COST APPX $500 EACH PLUS LABOR!
| NHTSA ID Number: | 10692370 |
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| Consumer Location: | DANVERS, MA |
| VIN: | 5TEUU42N68Z**** |
WINDOW ACTUATORS STOPPED WORKING CORRECTLY, FIRST ON PASSENGER DOOR, NOW ON BOTH DOORS. KEYLESS ENTRY DOES NOT WORK . AND THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT WORK, CAN NOT PUT IT UP OR DOWN. *TR
| NHTSA ID Number: | 10577351 |
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| Consumer Location: | WILLOUGHBY, OH |
| VIN: | 5TEUU42N68Z**** |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION BY THE DEALER, IT WAS FOUND THAT BOTH LEAF SPRINGS HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 10556418 |
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| Consumer Location: | TURIN, NY |
| VIN: | 5TEUU42N68Z**** |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE ERRONEOUSLY BEGAN TO RACE AS THE RPMS INCREASED WITHOUT THE CONTACT DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FLAMES WERE ALSO SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT USED SNOW TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 10298891 |
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| Consumer Location: | ROSEVILLE, CA |
| VIN: | 5TEUU42N68Z**** |
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. *TR
| NHTSA ID Number: | 10264120 |
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| Consumer Location: | SCHENECTADY, NY |
| VIN: | 5TEUU42N68Z**** |
I HAD TO GO GET DOGFOOD SO DROVE TO STORE 2 MILES AWAY,UPON RETURNING HOME PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY TO PARK IN FRONT OF GARAGE WERE I HAVE PARKED FOR 14 YEARS. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE THE TRUCK ACCELERATED FORWARD HITTING THE GARAGE. IT HAPPENED WITHIN SECONDS AND I APPLIED THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I COULD.TOOK TRUCK TO TOYOTA TO HAVE IT CHECKED AND THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG,SO IT WAS OFF TO THE TOYOTA BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS TO THE SUM OF $3300. THIS IS MY FORTH TOYOTA TACOMA AND I LOVE THESE TRUCKS BUT NOW I'M VERY CONCERNED THAT THE NEXT TIME SOMEONE COULD GET HURT OR KILLED. *TR
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11416822 |
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| Consumer Location: | PHILLIPSBURG, NJ |
| VIN: | 5TELU42NX8Z**** |
I HAD TO BRING MY 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA IN TO GET SERVICED . I RECEIVED A CALL REGARDING THE STATE OF THE FRAME. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE ARE MULTIPLE SPOT ON THE FRAME WITH BAD RUST DAMAGE AND SOME OF THE CROSS MEMBERS ARE MISSING WHERE THEY ATTACH TO THE FRAME AND SAID IT WOULD NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. IN 2015 THE TRUCK WAS RESPRAYED TO PROTECT THE FARME WHICH LASTED ABOUT 1 MONTH. AT THIS POINT THE FRAME WILL NOT LAST ANOTHER YEAR.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11415217 |
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| Consumer Location: | STAR LAKE, NY |
| VIN: | 5TELU42N28Z**** |
GAS TANK SUPPORT RUSTED OUT CAUSING THE GAS TANK TO FALL OFF THE TRUCK
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11415204 |
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| Consumer Location: | FLATWOODS, KY |
| VIN: | 5TEPX42N08Z**** |
FOYOTA TACOMA 2008 TRUCK, FRAME RUST HAS BROKEN INTO.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11398396 |
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| Consumer Location: | COLLEGEVILLE, PA |
| VIN: | 5TETX22N78Z**** |
RUST ON FRAME WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. WE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. TOYOTA REFUSES TO FIX
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11394953 |
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| Consumer Location: | STEPHENSON, VA |
| VIN: | 5TEUU42N48Z**** |
I PURCHASED MY 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA IN 2010 WITH 39,000 MILES ON IT. IN EARLY 2018, I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM TOYOTA THAT MY TRUCK NEEDED TO HAVE THE FRAME INSPECTED. I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN LEESBURG, VA AND HAD THE FRAME INSPECTED AND TREATED WITH SOME TYPE OF BLACK TREATMENT. THIS SUBSTANCE NEVER COMPLETELY ADHERED TO THE FRAME AND WASHED OFF. THIS IS APPARENT IN THE ATTACHED PHOTOS. I EXPRESSED A CONCERN ABOUT REOCCURRING RUST IN APRIL 2020 WITH THE TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY DIRECTED ME TO CALL TOYOTA DIRECTLY. I THEN OPENED A CASE WITH TOYOTA, CASE #2004082516 AND WAS UNABLE TO GET THE FRAME RE-INSPECTED DUE TO COVID. RECENTLY IN 2021 DURING A REGULAR SERVICE, THE TECHNICIAN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION LARGE GAPING HOLES IN THE FRAME. THE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT THE FRAME WOULD NOT PASS VA STATE SAFETY INSPECTION WHICH IS DUE IN APRIL 2021. I AM NOW LEFT WITH A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND OF NO VALUE.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11394529 |
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| Consumer Location: | Unknown |
| VIN: | 5TEUU42N48Z**** |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION AT AUTO NATION, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE'S SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS COATED WITH A PROTECTIVE SEALANT TO AVOID FURTHER CORROSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED MORE CORROSION TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER MALLOY TOYOTA (400 WEEMS LN #3609, WINCHESTER, VA 22601; (540) 678-1791) WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE SUBFRAME HAD ROTTED THROUGH AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 199,773.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11383613 |
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| Consumer Location: | NEW HAMPTON, NH |
| VIN: | 5TELU42N98Z**** |
TOOK TRUCK IN FOR INSPECTION MECHANIC SAID FRAME IS ROTTED OUT TOYOTA SAID THAT THERE'S NO RECALL PENDING ON THIS VEHICLE
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11362178 |
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| Consumer Location: | SAN JOSE, CA |
| VIN: | 5TEJU62N78Z**** |
FRONT AXLE SHAFT VARATION.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11361225 |
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| Consumer Location: | AUSTIN, TX |
| VIN: | 5TETU22N38Z**** |
UPON ARRIVAL AT THE LOCAL LAUNDRY MAT I HEARD WHAT ALMOST SOUNDED LIKE A LOW CALIBER GIUN SHOR SECONDS LATER THERE WAS HEAVY BROWN SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THEN SECONDS AFTER THAT TWO FOOT FLAMES CONSUMED THE FRONT BUMPER. THE FOG LIGHT WIRING HARNESS MELTED AND THE HEAT WAS SO INTENSE IT CAUSED THE BUMPER TO CATCH FIRE. CALLED TOYOTA AND WAS HOPEFUL THEY WOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR NEGLIGENCE. BUT AFTER SENDING AN OVER PAID INVESTIGATOR WHO FLAT OUT LIED ABOUT MODIFICATIONS DONE ON THE TRUCK( WRONG) TOYOTA THEN TRIE TO TELL NE I WAS THE SECOND OWNER ON THE VEHICLE SO THAT ON TOP OF PHANTOM MODS PRECLUDES TOYOTA OF ANY RESPONSIBILITY. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY TOYOTA YOU'VE DONE NOTHING BUT LIE ABOUT THIS INCIDENT THAT COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY BEEN A DEATH TRAP!*DT *AS
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11361029 |
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| Consumer Location: | KANEOHE, HI |
| VIN: | 5TETU62N38Z**** |
MY VEHICLE SHOWS THAT I HAVE 3 RECALL ITEMS TO REPAIR BUT I HAD ALL 3 REPAIRS COMPLETED ON 7/23/20. I CALLED BOTH TOYOTA AND NHTSA SEVERAL TIMES TO REMOVE THESE ITEMS FROM THE NHTSA WEBSITE FOR MY TRUCK. PLEASE REMOVE THESE ITEMS FROM THE WEBSITE. THANK YOU, MARK
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11352957 |
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| Consumer Location: | CRESTVIEW, FL |
| VIN: | 5TETU62N38Z**** |
CLUNTING SOUND COMING FROM TRASMISSION TO REAR END WHEN COMING TO FULL STOP AND DOWN SHIFTING
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11351405 |
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| Consumer Location: | STAR LAKE, NY |
| VIN: | 5TELU42N28Z**** |
I HAD 2 PREVIOUS RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE TO CHECK FOR A RUSTED FRAME. . . . WHEN I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE I HAD IT UNDER COATED AND OF COURSE IT PASSED THE TWO INSPECTIONS. .THE UNDERCOATING HAS NOW FLAKED OFF SO NOW THE FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH . . I TOOK IT TO A BODY SHOP AND HAD A PATCH WELDED ON TO THE FRAME. . . TOYOTA NOW SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR A RUSTED FRAME. . . I HAVE TO QUESTION THIS AFTER RECEIVING THE TWO PREVIOUS RECALLS. . .
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11331038 |
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| Consumer Location: | LYMAN, ME |
| VIN: | 5TEUU42N08Z**** |
THERE WAS A FRAME INSPECTION FOR REPAIR NOTICE FOR MY TACOMA FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS. I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT IT WHEN MY FATHER SOLD IT TO ME. HE DID NOT REALIZE THERE A RECALL BECAUSE THEY LOOK LIKE ALL THE OTHER SCAMS THAT PREY ON THE ELDERLY. I WAS SUPPOSED RECEIVED OWNERSHIP OF THIS TRUCK IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR, THEN COVID 19 HIT. I WAS SENT HE FROM WORK AND TOLD I COULDN'T GO FURTHER THAN MY COMMUTING DISTANCE FROM MY GOVERNOR HERE IN MAINE. I FINALLY RECEIVED THE TRUCK ON APRIL BECAUSE MY FATHER LIVES 100 MILES FROM ME. THEN HAD TO WAIT FOR MY TOWN OFFICE TO OPEN IN JUNE TO REGISTER IT. FINALLY BROUGHT IT TO TOYOTA TO GET SOME OTHER RECALLS TAKEN CARE OF ON JUNE AND THEY NOTIFIED ME THAT I HAVE SEPARATION IN MY FRAME. TOO BAD BECAUSE TOYOTA WAS FIXING AND REPLACING SUCH FRAMES BIT IT EXPIRED THE MIDDLE OF APRIL. I CONTACTED TOYOTA TO SEE IF THE COULD POSSIBLY EXTEND THE PROGRAM BECAUSE OF COVID 19. IT TOOK 3 HOURS ON THE PHONE AND THEY CAME BACK TWO WEEKS LATER SAYING THEY WOULD NOT COVER MY TRUCK. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. FIRST OFF TOYOTA JUST ASSUME THAT WHEN A TRUCK HITS 12 YEARS OLD THAT IT'S OK FOR THEIR FRAMES TO FAIL. THEY ALSO DON'T CONSIDER A SHUT DOWN STATE A GOOD ENOUGH REASON TO EXTEND THIS COVERAGE. *TR
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11330805 |
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| Consumer Location: | HOGANSVILLE, GA |
| VIN: | 5TEMU52N18Z**** |
REAR UNIVERSAL GOING BROKE DUE TO RUST WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE COMPONENT BROKE DUE TO RUST WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. *TR
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11323198 |
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| Consumer Location: | MONROE, GA |
| VIN: | 3TMJU62N68M**** |
RUNAWAY VEHICLE REPORTED FRIDAY, 04/24/2020. HAPPENED AGAIN FRIDAY 05/01/2020, AND TODAY 05/04/2020. SIX TIMES NOW I HAVE REPORTED. FRIDAY AND TODAY I WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. STARTED UP, HAD FOOT ON BRAKE, PUT IN REVERSE, AND THROTTLE WENT WIDE OPEN. TURNED SWITCH OFF, PUT IN PARK, AND STARTED UP. ALL OK.THOUGHT A/C COMPRESSOR MIGHT HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH ELECTRONICS, BUT A/C WAS OFF ON 05/01/20. I HAVE A ELECTRO / MECHANICS TECH DEGREE AND HAVE WORKED IN APPLIANCE SHOP OVER 15 YEARS. WORKED IN VEHICLE SHOPS OVER 25 YEARS. CURRENTLY SCHOOL BUS PARTS SPECIALIST FOR GWINNETT BOE. I KNOW FROM INTERNET THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT NOBODY WANTS TO FIX. I HAVE WRITTEN TO SENATOR, CONGRESSMAN, TOYOTA CORP AMERICA. THEY WANT TO BLAME PROBLEM ON FLOOR MATS. AT TIMES I DID NOT HAVE ANY MATS IN. LAST TWO TIME I HAD WEATHER TECH CUSTOM FIT HARD PLASTIC MATS IN VEHICLE. I CAN'T SELL AS-IS, AS I DO NOT WANT ANYONE TO GET KILLED IN IT.SO AS A TAX PAYING AMERICAN, I AM STUCK WITH WHAT EVERYONE KNOWS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT HAS KILLED HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE AND NO ONE CARES. MY WIFE HAS INFO ON REPORT FROM ELECTRONIC ENGINEER FIRM THAT WON CASES IN COURT. I TOLD HER WHEN I DIE IN ACCIDENT, FILE LAW SUIT AGAINST TOYOTA AND US GOVERNMENT AS THEY HAVE BEEN TOLD ABOUT THE PROBLEM. MY TRUCK WENT THREE YEARS WITHOUT DOING THIS. NOW HAS RUN AWAY THREE TIMES IN ONE WEEK! I COULD UPLOAD THE REPORT IF NEEDED, BUT YOU PROBABLY ALREADY HAVE SEVERAL COPIES.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11321708 |
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| Consumer Location: | MONROE, GA |
| VIN: | 3TMJU62N68M**** |
FORTH TIME. SAME SITUATION. WHILE CREEPING ALONG IN DRIVE, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL, A/C COMPRESSOR CLICKED ON, ENGINE RPM'S REVVED SLIGHTLY, THEN THROTTLE WENT FULL FORCE. TIRES STARTED SPINNING; BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD. HAD TO TURN IGNITION SWITCH OFF. TURN BACK ON AND ALL OK. GOVERNMENT KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WITH 2002-2011 TOYOTA'S, AND HAVE FINED THEM HEAVILY. THERE NEEDS TO BE A BRAKE OVERRIDE SYSTEM INSTALLED ON ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SO THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN. VERY DANGEROUS. AND IT DID NOT INVOLVE THE FLOOR MAT AS ONE WAS NOT IN VEHICLE.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11319634 |
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| Consumer Location: | TUSCALOOSA, AL |
| VIN: | 3TMJU62N38M**** |
HEAD LIGHT LENS HAVE STRESS CRACKS, HOLD MOISTURE AND ARE NOT CLEAR AND DIMINISHES THE VISIBILITY FOR THE BULB TO WORK PROPERLY AND DRIVER TO BE ABLE TO SEE AT NIGHT. THE LENS ARE NOT CLEAR AND HAVE TURNED TO A YELLOWISH COLOR. THIS STARTED HAPPENING WITHIN TWO YEARS AFTER I PURCHASED THE TRUCK NEW IN 2008 LUG NUTS. TUSCALOOSA TOYOTA TELLS ME OVER A YEAR AGO THAT I HAVE SWOLLEN LUG NUTS. TUSCALOOSA TOYOTA HAS DONE ALL OF MY SERVICE WORK AND THE ONLY ONES THAT HAVE TOUCHED THESE LUG NUTS. THEY HAVE CAUSE THE PROBLEM BY NOT USING THE CORRECT SOCKET BUT THEY WANT ME TO PAY FOR REPLACEMENT. THEY SHOULD REPLACE THEM BECAUSE NO ONE ELSE HAS TOUCHED THEM. I AM HAPPY WITH MY TRUCK BUT VERY UNSATISFIED WITH THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP NOT TAKING CARE OF THESE TWO DEFECTIVE PARTS THAT HAS TO DO WITH SAFETY.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11316862 |
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| Consumer Location: | MISSOURI CITY, TX |
| VIN: | 3TMJU62N28M**** |
DURING A 60MPH DRIVE OVER HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL BRIDGE MY VEHICLE START TO STALL MID INCLINE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PURSUED YIELDING PO171 & PO174. THIS HAS BEEN TROUBLE SOME AND FEAR OF POWER LOST DURING DRIVING. FUEL PRESSURE WAS CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES BUT FINALLY SEEN INTERMITTENT PRESSURE DROP BELOW 20PSI.. THE FUEL PUMP AND DRAINER HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND NOW HAVE DRIVEN 400+ MILES NO CEL. NOTE THE ATTACHMENT OEM REPLACEMENT KIT INFO. I AM CONCERNED OF REPEAT DANGER OF MAJOR STALL DURING DRIVERBILITY.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11310276 |
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| Consumer Location: | GENEVA, NY |
| VIN: | 5TETX22N98Z**** |
BOUGHT MY 08'TOYOTA TACOMA USED 10/21/19. NOT KNOWING ABOUT THE RUST PROBLEM THESE SEEMED TO HAVE. IT HAD 174000 MILES ON IT, AND SO FAR I AM FIRST HAVING TO GET A NEW OIL PAN, (RUST HOLE) IT IS ABOUT A 7+ HOUR JOB BECAUSE THE CROSS MEMBER CAN NOT BE REMOVED . COST WILL BE ABOUT $800.00, WHILE WAITING FOR THAT TO HAPPEN THE REAR AXLE (DIFFERENTIAL) STARTED TO LEAK. ANOTHER RUST HOLE...THE DIFFERENTIAL IS ONE PIECE, NO REMOVABLE COVER. NOW I'M IN FOR A USED ONE AND ADD LABOR IT WILL BE SOME AROUND $1200.00 TO $1500.00 TO FIX...WHAT GIVES, THIS IS WAY OVER THE TOP FOR A 11 YEAR OLD TRUCK! I GOT RID OF MY 2000 FORD RANGER WITH WHEN I BOUGH IT HAD 200,000 MILES ON IT. AT 206,000 WHEN I GOT RID OF IT, NO LEAKS ANYWHERE, THE BODY WAS RUSTED OUT BUT THIS NY. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL PROBLEM LONG AGO AND I ASKING WHY IT WASN'T. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO ON MY END TO GET SOME HELP WITH THIS MAJOR COST. I AM 74 YEARS OLD AND ON SS. MY E-MAIL IS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11310193 |
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| Consumer Location: | NEW CASTLE, PA |
| VIN: | 5TEPX42N08Z**** |
STEERING IS VERY DIFFICULT AND VERY STIFF. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE RECALLED AND I SEE MANY OTHER 08 TACOMAS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. WHY HAS THERE BEEN NO RECALL? ALSO STEERING DOES NOT RETURN TO POSITION YOU HAVE TO CONTINUOUSLY TURN IT ON YOUR OWN. I SEE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND THERE IS APPARENTLY NO WAY TO FIX IT. I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT ON MY WAY HOME TODAY BECAUSE I COULDN'T STEER THE TRUCK. DEFINITELY NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. ALL OF THESE COMPLAINTS POINT TO THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THE STEERING IS VERY DIFFICULT WHEN MOVING AND WHEN STATIONARY. IT DOES IT ON CITY STREETS, HIGHWAYS, ALL THE SAME. AND AT TIMES STEERING WILL BE NORMAL AND YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT. WHEN I TRY TO TURN MY TRUCK WITH THIS PROBLEM IT DOES NOT RESPOND AND THE WHEEL DOES NOT RETURN TO POSITION.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11302599 |
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| Consumer Location: | STRATFORD, CT |
| VIN: | 5TEUU42N88Z**** |
STEERING IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. WHEN MAKING A TURN IT DOES NOT STRAIGHTEN ITSELF OUT IT KEEPS GOING IN THE DIRECTION THAT YOU TURNED. IT IS VERY HARD TO STRAIGHTEN OUT AND HAS BECOME VERY DANGEROUS. THE PROBLEM HAPPENS IN A STATIONARY POSITION, CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAY. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THE STEERING BECOMES EASY AGAIN WHICH ONLY MAKES IT MORE DANGEROUS!
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11281544 |
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| Consumer Location: | WILLIAMSON, NY |
| VIN: | 5TEUU42NX8Z**** |
AIR BAG FAULT INDICATOR IS ON IMMEDIATELY WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED , AND DOES NOT GO OFF . VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE 16 CHANNEL SPIRAL CABLE. ALSO THE HORN IS INOPERATIVE
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11243479 |
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| Consumer Location: | VINELAND, NJ |
| VIN: | 5TELU42N08Z**** |
MY VEHICLE HAS A LOT OF RUST AREA ON THE BOTTOM FRAME. I AM UNABLE TO PUT A CARJACK TO LIFT THE VEHICLE UP WITHOUT THE FRAME BREAKING. I AM AFRAID IF I NEED TO SWITCH THE TIRE I WONT BE ABLE TO BECAUSE OF ALL THE RUST. I NEED TO PLACE A SIDE STEP RUNNING BOARD ON THIS VEHICLE BUT I AM AFRAID IT MAY BE TOO RUSTED TO HOLD IT. THERE IS SOME RUST ON THE BODY AREA AND I WAS THINKING ABOUT FIXING IT MYSELF BUT THE FRAME MAYBE A LITTLE HARDER TO FIX IF I NEED TO REPLACE THESE PARTS.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11206265 |
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| Consumer Location: | MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
| VIN: | 5TEUU42N88Z**** |
THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT U JOINT SEIZES UP OR IS VERY HARD TO TURN AND WILL NOT LET THE STEERING RETURN TO STRAIGHT POSITION. U JOINT IS NOT COVERED AND EXPOSED TO ELEMENTS THEREFORE LETTING IT RUST AND CORRODE. OTHER TOYOTA VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM BUT NOT THE TACOMA.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11176682 |
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| Consumer Location: | PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA |
| VIN: | STEUU42NX8Z**** |
TRUCK UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATES WHEN BRAKING
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11175906 |
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| Consumer Location: | PLEASANT UNITY, PA |
| VIN: | 5TEUX42N88Z**** |
REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE IN HALF AND WAS RUBBING AGAINST TIRE ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. CUSTOMER PAID FOR REPAIRS WHICH WAS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY AND BEFORE THE SAFETY RECALL WAS ISSUED. CUSTOMER MAILED TO TOYOTA A COPY OF THE REPAIR ORDER, PROOF OF PAYMENT, AND PROOF OF OWNERSHIP AS REQUESTED. TOYOTA HAS REFUSED TO PAY FOR REPAIRS.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11161042 |
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| Consumer Location: | BAKERSFIELD, CA |
| VIN: | 3TMJU62NX8M**** |
SUN VISOR IS DEFECTED. IT'S NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT GOES DOWN WHEN IT GOES IN THE UP POSITION.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11154429 |
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| Consumer Location: | ADAMS, MA |
| VIN: | 5TEUU42N88Z**** |
STEERING FELT LIKE IT LOCKED UP WHEN I WAS TURNING ONTO A BUSY ROAD. VERY STIFF AND HARD TO TURN. DRIVING HOME IT CONTINUED TO BE INTERMITTENTLY HARD, THEN EASY, THEN HARD AGAIN, ALL DURING A SINGLE TURN! CAUSED ME TO HAVE GREAT DIFFICULTY TURNING. RESEARCH PROVES THIS IS A VERY COMMON DEFECT AND I WONDER WHY TOYOTA HAS NOT ACCEPTED RESPONSIBILITY AND ISSUED A RECALL.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11153114 |
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| Consumer Location: | CORONA, CA |
| VIN: | 3TMKU72NX8M**** |
TAKATA RECALL THE SPINDAL CABLE IN THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDS REPLACED AND THERE IS A SIMILAR RECALL ON THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR BUT IT DOES NOT APPLY TO MINE.IT SAYS MY AIRBAG MIGHT NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11143834 |
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| Consumer Location: | Unknown |
| VIN: | 5TEUU42NX8Z**** |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA RECALL NUMBER:14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER INDEPENDENCE TOYOTA (730 AIRPORT RD, HAZLETON, PA 18202) AND THEY STATED THAT THE LEAF SPRINGS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION WERE NOT DAMAGED. THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE AT ANOTHER UNKNOWN DEALER AND THE LEAFS WERE DISCOVERED TO BE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER INDEPENDENCE TOYOTA AND THIS TIME THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE LEAFS WERE FRACTURED AND REPAIRED THE VEHICEL UNDER THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000.
