3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,505 miles

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problem #6

Sep 132020

Tacoma

  • 88,000 miles
Right front wheel suddenly locks for several seconds putting a drag on that wheel, slowing that wheel down. Happens on sharp turns only so far, mostly going down hill, all at reasonable, safe speeds for the curve. Driver is not using the breaks at the times this has happened, and releases the gas and holds tight to the steering wheel. No dash lights appear. It is increasing in frequency and starting to scare us on our deep cliff curve roads. This has been happening just once in awhile 5 years, but is now happening 2-5 times each time we drive the 15 mile river canyon with tight curves and steep cliffs. We only know wheels ans brake system are involved, and the stability of the vehicle.

- Mcfarland, CA, USA

problem #5

Aug 042014

Tacoma

  • 53,100 miles
Need updated overlay label on the tire and loading information label according to FMVSS 110 S4.3. NHTSA recall number 14V475. Manufacturer recall number: E0X. No accident or abnormality occured

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #4

Mar 292016

Tacoma

  • 44,627 miles
Tread crack/split or dryrot on outer and innermost tread surface of all four tires. Bought vehical used when it had 44,627 miles when noticing this problem.

- Ardmore, AL, USA

problem #3

Nov 032015

Tacoma

  • 59,401 miles
Changing a flat tire, the spare which has never been used was low on air, drove for less than 5 miles and parked later it was flat too.dealer has done several multi point inspections, spare tires not on list. Dealer stole the hubcap during the mounting / installation

- Jenkinsburg, GA, USA

problem #2

Mar 162012

Tacoma 6-cyl

  • 6,200 miles
Steering wheel shakes at highway speed, Toyota escondido has been able to duplicate's problem. Wheels have been rotated and balanced and problem still persist, vehicle is now at 9100 miles and I plan having dealer look at issue again, but I'm concerned this could lead to a more serious issue that could affect the safety of the vehicle.I have researched forums and found numerous complaints regarding this issue that seems to plague the Tacoma line.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #1

Dec 272012

Tacoma

  • 9,700 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, there was a loud noise heard from under the vehicle. The contact looked in his rear view mirror and saw that the spare tire was rolling down the street. The contact immediately pulled over and retrieved the tire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where they advised him that they were unsure as to why the tire separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired by re-installing the spare tire under the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 9,700.

- San Antonio, TX, USA