10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,000 miles

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problem #7

Feb 112011

Tacoma

  • 245,000 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. He then crashed into a tree and the frontal air bags deployed. The contact was uninjured. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 245,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Oilton, OK, USA

problem #6

Jun 222000

(reported on)

Tacoma

  • miles
Vehicle has two safety concerns of a sticky accelerator pedal and engine rpms jumping from 600 to nearly 1100 when the air conditioning system is running, causing vehicle to jerk while at a stop.

- Grand Rapi, MI, USA

problem #5

Feb 062000

(reported on)

Tacoma 4WD

  • miles
Throttle valve sticks shut while decelerating. I adjusted the setscrew about a year ago(another 35,000 miles later) the problem has retured. Since I don't have any major problems I'll continue to adjust it myself. Taking my truck to the dealer only ever causes more problems!

- Lehighton, PA, USA

problem #4

Jun 101996

Tacoma

  • miles
While driving the vehicle lurches forward which may cause an accident. Also activating the A/C, the vehicle accelerates up to 20 miles. Dealer replaced electronic control module. Problems is still occurring.

- Atlantic, FL, USA

problem #3

Jul 211997

Tacoma

  • miles
While driving at 52 mph on a wet/two-lane road, with cruise control on, vehicle suddenly accelerated, almost reaching 70 mph. Consumer claims there was a service recall on defective cruise control module, but he did not receive notification.

- Samson, AL, USA

problem #2

Jul 211997

Tacoma

  • miles
While driving at 52 mph on wet/two-lane highway, with cruise control on, vehicle suddenly accelerated. There was a recall on cruise control, but owner never received a notification.

- Samson, AL, USA

problem #1

Oct 011996

Tacoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When vehicle in a idle position or coming to a stop vehicle rpms will acccelerted up 400 to 500 rps, causing the vehicle to lerch forward and applied brake pressure

- Indialantic, FL, USA