10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,700 miles

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problem #1

Jan 112010

Tacoma

  • 16,700 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 55 mph the rear differential locked and the vehicle veered to the left and crashed into a ditch. During the crash the left rear wheel came off along with the axle and brakes. The contact was dazed from the crash and passerby notified 911. The contact sustained injuries to the entire right side of his body and was taken to the hospital. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The dealer was informed of the crash and advised the contact that a representative would inspect the vehicle to determine if the damage was covered by the warranty. The inspection has not determined if the vehicle was destroyed or not. The failure mileage was 16,700.

- Clarkdale, AZ, USA

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