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Toyota Tacoma • Consumer complaints • Transmission failure • Safety interlock failure • Spontaneous starting • Misc. failings --- News • NHTSA Ends Toyota Tacoma Investigation • Toyota Resists Possible Tacoma Recall

The Tacoma is putting a big dent in American automakers' truck sales but it's also putting a big ugly dent in Toyota's reputation for quality, reliability and service. The trucks are plagued by engine and transmission problems as well as an assortment of defects and quirks that we don't usually associate with Japanese cars and trucks.

Here are some of the more recent complaints:

Sandra of Stanton, CA June 23, 2008

Sandra of Stanton CA (06/23/08)
Purchased a brand new 2007 Tacoma single cab automatic basic package (no power locks or power windows). 1)Repeated service for transmission problems BEFORE 1000miles. They finally repaired the transmission. 2)It's an automatic but I have to manually shift to get it to accelerate. 3)Unless I manually shift the transmission, the engine pings when under load. 4)Truck gets 10 mpg than what was posted on the window sticker. 5)Vents smell so bad that I am having nasty asthematic atttacks when using the truck. Toyota repair staff told me to not use the air conditioning and to run the heater at full speed for at least 10 minutes to clear the vents. RIGHT --- it's 115 outside and I'm gonna run the heater. 6)Side air vents will not stop blowing when setting are floor only, causing dry eye and allergic reaction. 7)Dash design is to poor that we have had great difficulties to get necessary handicap access modifications.

Sandra of Stanton, CA June 23, 2008

Sandra of Stanton CA (06/23/08)
Purchased a brand new 2007 Tacoma single cab automatic basic package (no power locks or power windows). 1)Repeated service for transmission problems BEFORE 1000miles. They finally repaired the transmission. 2)It's an automatic but I have to manually shift to get it to accelerate. 3)Unless I manually shift the transmission, the engine pings when under load. 4)Truck gets 10 mpg than what was posted on the window sticker. 5)Vents smell so bad that I am having nasty asthematic atttacks when using the truck. Toyota repair staff told me to not use the air conditioning and to run the heater at full speed for at least 10 minutes to clear the vents. RIGHT --- it's 115 outside and I'm gonna run the heater. 6)Side air vents will not stop blowing when setting are floor only, causing dry eye and allergic reaction. 7)Dash design is to poor that we have had great difficulties to get necessary handicap access modifications.

Mike of Saranac Lake, NY June 20, 2008

Mike of Saranac Lake NY (06/20/08)
My 1998 Toyota Tacoma would not pass NYS inspection in 2006 because of severe frame rust out. I traded it in for another Tacoma and have been in contact with Toyota since the buy-back letter was received two weeks ago. I am now waiting to see how they will resolve my claim.

Anthony of Laquinta, CA June 19, 2008

Anthony of Laquinta CA (06/19/08)
I own a 2005 Toyota Tacoma, dlb cab, 2wd, v6, prerunner, with 50000 miles. I hear a loud clunking noise when I come to a stop. Sometimes after I am already stopped the clunking sound is accompanied by a hard jarring motion forward. It motion is so forcefull I often have to check to make sure I was rear ended by the car behind me. I believe its the drive train or possibly the transmission. I brought the truck to Toyota of the Desert. The Service manager said my truck has no recalls and they dont know what it is. I work as a mobile electronics installer and I feel that toyota is in denial mode. I have heard of others with the same or similar problem.

Ravi of Pleasanton, CA June 19, 2008

Ravi of Pleasanton CA (06/19/08)
Purchased a 2007 Toyota Tundra 4x4 Limited which was bought back by Toyota under the Lemon Law, due to so many problems mainly front shake and vibration. I was stupid enough to buy a 2008 Toyota Tundra 4x4 Limited hoping that the 2008 would not have the same problems. Boy was I wrong. The 2008 is having so many issues including the ones the 2007 model had. Perhaps a Class Action Law Suit needs to be brought against Toyota.

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