10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 1
Average Mileage:
30,000 miles

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problem #4

Jul 152014

Tacoma

  • 120,000 miles
Power steering did not work. They said it froze up.. it rusted out...

- Lincoln Park, NJ, USA

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problem #3

Jun 052000

(reported on)

Tacoma

  • miles
Seat belts do not retract.constantly pinching in doors, causing excessive wear.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

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problem #2

Apr 162000

Tacoma

  • miles
While driving heard a popping sound and pulled over, had no steering. Also airbag light came on. There could have been a serious accident. Took vehicle to dealer, and they ordered a bolt which they put it on. Dealer said since steering was turned around three times, they were not responsible for airbag.

- Louisville, KY, USA

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problem #1

Jan 032000

Tacoma 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer's brother was driving approximately 50 mph when he lost control of vehicle and rolled over, off the road. But the air bags did not deploy, as a result driver sustained a fatal injury and died.

- Wilsonville, OR, USA

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