1.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
134,314 miles

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problem #3

May 032019

Tacoma

  • 172,661 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 35-40 mph, the front suspension exploded. The front passenger side tire flew underneath the vehicle and the brake line snapped. The vehicle moved onto the side of the road. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 172,661.

- Newahll, CA, USA

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problem #2

Feb 052007

Tacoma 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 218,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 65 mph, the contact noticed that the steering wheel became difficult to control. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the front passenger side tire had turned in a 90 degree angle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the front passenger side lower ball joint needed to be replaced. The current mileage was 318,000 and failure mileage was 218,000. Updated 10/5/09 updated 10/07/09.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 092006

Tacoma

  • 12,282 miles
2003 Toyota Tacoma would not steer safely. Upon inspection mechanic determined the vehicle needed new tires due to the vehicle being out of alignment. Consumer was not notified of a recall regarding the brakes. The Toyota dealer refused to replace the right and left ball joint useless the consumer paid for the repairs.

- Annandale, VA, USA

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