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2011 toyota tacoma. At 50 mph, the contact drove into a field and over a drain ditch, and then crashed into a wall. The vehicle came to rest in a corn field. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy and the accelerator pedal was stuck to the floorboard. The driver was killed. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed away. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 20,000...updated 08/11/14 updated 10/28/14
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While driving 2 mph, the contact pulled the vehicle into a parking space and suddenly accelerated approximately 18 feet before crashing into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. There were two injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 13v014000 (air bags, seats). The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000. The manufacturer was not notified.
Takata recall should be extended to 2011 toyota tacoma.the horn stopped working so i took the car into a toyota certified mechanic. They said this was caused by spiral cable problem with the air bag in the steering wheel. They had seen this problem several times before and said it was a known issue for them with the toyota tacoma, but not covered by a recall yet. Given that this is a known manufacturing defect - and results in a potentially life threatening air bag failure, the air bags should be recalled and replaced without cost to the owners. The problem developed over many months as the horn became increasingly intermittent until it completely stopped working.
My horn stopped working a month ago-replaced relay-now airbag light is on- after reaading complaints, seems the two are related and recalled on earlier versions
The spiral cable failed.the spiral cable connects the horn button and driver's airbag to the rest of the car.when it fails, the airbag and horn won't work.toyota already recalled the spiral cable on '05-'09 tacoma's.the spiral cables are still failing, so they need to recall later years and fix them too.
Many toyotas were recalled because of the airbags but i don't understand why my truck was not. Last year my horn started to act up and someone at the toyota repair center commented that it may be due to the airbags. Just to look at it there is a charge of over $100.00 to repair it would cost me over $200.00 now my horn works when when i push the panic button but not in the steering column. I thought i read that there were other vehicles in the same year that were recalled.
The horn stopped working, spiral cable is bad, which also affects the airbag. This has been recalled on all previous models of this generation tacoma and needs to be recalled for the 2011 as well
'takata recall' the steering wheel appears to have a bulge at the airbag seams. Both my personal mechanic and the workers at the toyota dealership have stated this is a defect involving the airbag where the cover has detached from the sensors or a coil. The separation is internal. The vehicle has not been involved in any accidents and was parked(stationary) when the bulge occurred.
Yes, i went to the dealer who is selling this vehicle and none of the 9 recalls have been corrected. Disturbing!i checked the safety site for the information
My vehicle failed va inspection due to the horn not working.i have to get the spiral cable replaced per the auto repair shop.this was a recall on tacoma's up to 2009 (recall b1801) but not my year.my year should be part of the recall.i believe this also impacts the airbag deployment from the steering wheel.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the contact crashed into a deer.the driver's side air bag did not deploy. The vehicle was drivable after the crash however, the contact sustained a contusion to left elbow and a broken left wrist. There were no passengers in vehicle. The vehicle was not inspected for the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made not aware of the issue. The current and failure mileage was 39,000.
Horn stopped working, so did the cruise control.airbag light is on sometimes dealer said i need a new clock spring and air bag because the horn switch is inside the airbag.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While driving 35-40 mph, there was a slight clunking noise in the rear of the vehicle while braking or making a right turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear leaf spring fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the clockspring fractured and was replaced. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). Gault toyota (located at 2205 north street, endicott, ny 13760) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,500.
Horn stopped working at approximately 48,000 miles.after troubleshooting the problem, i discovered that the issue was related to the spiral cable.about 2 months after the horn stopped working, the steering wheel controlled phone function began auto-activating intermittently with the words "talking" appearing on the radio display (this function is also related to the spiral cable).i am very concerned that the air bag may soon become inoperable if the air bag electrical contacts on the spiral cable fail.while my vehicle vin was not included in a recall for this issue, i understand that toyota did file a part 573 defect information report with nhtsa for selected 2009-2010 tacoma vehicles.the vehicle horn is considered a safety device, and as a result of this failure, my vehicle horn became inoperable.more importantly, the air bag will not function as designed when the spiral cable contacts for the air bag fail.i would expect that this type of safety critical device be designed to last for the useful service life of the vehicle.failure after less than 6 years (and 48,000 miles) is much sooner than should be expected for this type of vehicle.i would appreciate if nhtsa would consider this information along with other related information in your possession to determine if there is a basis for follow-up with toyota motor corporation to provide a remedy for vehicle owners that have experienced premature spiral cable failure that affects multiple vehicle safety devices.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While driving various speeds, the horn failed to work without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the spiral cable needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the repair would cost $500. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall and could not assist. The failure mileage was 48,000. Updated 06/29/17*lj
Horn stopped working, so did the cruise control.airbag light is on sometimes dealer said i need a new clock spring and air bag because the horn switch is inside the airbag.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, he could smell a burning odor coming from under the dashboard area. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder and suddenly became engulfed in flames. The fire department was called, who arrived and extinguished the fire. The origin of the fire was unknown. There were no injuries and the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,500.
The daytime running lights have burned into the inner areas of my headlight assemblies and it continues to get worse. Seeing as they cannot be turned off and they continue to get worse i fear they may one day cause a fire or further damage. I have talked to the dealer, toyota corporate and they will do nothing and show no concern for the issue, i drive alot of miles and purchased a toyota due to dependability. When the problem was 1st talked to with toyota the truck was only 1 1/2 years old but had around 40,000 miles to which their excuse was that it is outside the warranty period. Please note that toyota knows this is an issue as they have issued a tsb stating the problem exists and the model year 2012 and forward these are re-designed to eliminate this problem. However there are thousands of these trucks on the roads frm 2005 to 2011 that had the dtrl option and the owners can do nothing to stop this issue from occurring or guarantee their and their families safety. When i talked to toyota they did offer to replace 1 assembly if i paid for the other at a cost of $450? why should i be required to pay to fix their poorly engineered parts that they know are an issue? you can find aftermarket light assemblies for around $80 online and i cannot believe that it costs toyota $450 to produce this assembly, they were not making me a deal and paying for 1, i was paying for both! toyota should recall these assemblies and replace as at this point it shows that toyota has no plans of doing the right thing and correcting the known problem without being told they have to.
Sudden unintended acceleration. Time was 6:55 am. I was on work property having just turned left from a light. I was 5 th car in line to make a right turn. All cars were stopped.my foot was lightly pressing break. The next thing i know, my truck was ramming the suv in front of me.no way my foot could have touched gas pedal...it was a traffic jam. It's like this every morning.i contacted toyota right away. They denied it, but sent out an eng to get black box data.i never heard from them again.
This is a complaint with toyota. I bought my 2011 toyota tacoma pre runner sport brand new. this is a complaint with toyota. I bought my 2011 toyota tacoma prerunner sport brand new. About a year ago, i noticed my amber "daytime running lights" were becoming discolored, it had the appearance of the bulb becoming hot, melting and discoloring my amber lenses. At that time it was just starting to turn colors. Lastweek a man at the gas station pointed at my drivers side running light and said i should have that looked at before it burns throughor causes a fire. Upon his comment i noticed it had become noticeably worse, to the point i do not feel like the vehicle is safe to drive with the running lights on, you can not turn them off during daytime driving, it is a safety matter. I immediately contacted my toyota dealership service rep in tracy, ca, tracy toyota, he said there was nothing they could do and gave me the toyota corporate office 800 number. Today i talked to two employees who were sympathetic but ultimately said nothing can be done by them and i was told by them a letter was mailed out regarding thisdefect, the letter confirms it as a known defect and the letter shows toyota has acknowledged it as such. My warranty has since expired. I never received the letter and they refuse to pay to repair for this defect. This problem still exists for 2011 toyota tacomas. I have to pay out of pocket to replace both headlight running light assemblies, i am requesting toyota to reimburse me the cost as i willkeep the receipt and ask for the damaged parts. This defect diminishes the safety function of a daytime running light and could cause a fire as well.
[xxx]lightning/electricali want to report safety issues with my toyota tacoma. When i bought tacoma in san antonio, brand new in 2011, a few months later the daytime running light (drl) and turn signal lens become distorted, bubbled, and cracked. I did a google search, and it was an extremely common issue with many owners complaints. I told my dealership and it was "normal" and i was required to pay to get it fixed.earlier this year when i was at mountain states toyota in denver to get the oil change, i inquired about the same issue. The employee told me that it was a very common issue, and that toyota will fix it for free. I was told that a letter was mailed out to every person that owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. However, there was a time limit to get it done and it already already passed. I want to emphasize that i never received a letter from toyota. In addition, my truck has always has electrical issues since i bought the truck. Intermittently, when i drive my truck, every electrical components and lights, including from the instrumental panel would shut down and instantly start back up, and my steering wheel would momentarily lock up.i called toyota headquarter, and the lady i spoke to said that there was a time limit when i could get it fixed, and that it has now expired. And that there was nothing she can do about it. I only want toyota to fix this issue free of charge, because i never received that letter they told me they sent out, and i do not know why they put a time limit on it. If toyota refuses to get it fixed, i want to put toyota on notice that i want to initiate arbitration with toyota.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While driving at various speeds, the fan stopped working. The contact also smelled an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact checked behind the firewall and the wiring harness and wiring were burned. The contact stated that the day time running lights were melting along with the fixtures and wires in the back of the bulb. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact's diagnosis was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The running lights are running too hot burning the headlamp and burning the connecting wires
Driving down the highway, i felt my steering column get loose. After coming to a stop at the gas station, i tried making sure the column adjuster was tight, and it was. The entire steering wheel/column was still loose, and then fell off into my lap. After that, my tacoma would not start. Radio would not work, and the odometer numbers disappeared. I had to then call a tow truck to get my vehicle home. If i hadn't stopped at at the gas station, it would have fell off as i was driving.
My horn stopped working a month ago-replaced relay-now airbag light is on- after reaading complaints, seems the two are related and recalled on earlier versions
The spiral cable failed.the spiral cable connects the horn button and driver's airbag to the rest of the car.when it fails, the airbag and horn won't work.toyota already recalled the spiral cable on '05-'09 tacoma's.the spiral cables are still failing, so they need to recall later years and fix them too.
Horn stopped working at approximately 95000 miles. Spoke with technician and was told this problem was possibly related to the airbag.
Horn stopped working at approximately 48,000 miles.after troubleshooting the problem, i discovered that the issue was related to the spiral cable.about 2 months after the horn stopped working, the steering wheel controlled phone function began auto-activating intermittently with the words "talking" appearing on the radio display (this function is also related to the spiral cable).i am very concerned that the air bag may soon become inoperable if the air bag electrical contacts on the spiral cable fail.while my vehicle vin was not included in a recall for this issue, i understand that toyota did file a part 573 defect information report with nhtsa for selected 2009-2010 tacoma vehicles.the vehicle horn is considered a safety device, and as a result of this failure, my vehicle horn became inoperable.more importantly, the air bag will not function as designed when the spiral cable contacts for the air bag fail.i would expect that this type of safety critical device be designed to last for the useful service life of the vehicle.failure after less than 6 years (and 48,000 miles) is much sooner than should be expected for this type of vehicle.i would appreciate if nhtsa would consider this information along with other related information in your possession to determine if there is a basis for follow-up with toyota motor corporation to provide a remedy for vehicle owners that have experienced premature spiral cable failure that affects multiple vehicle safety devices.
My vehicle failed va inspection due to the horn not working.i have to get the spiral cable replaced per the auto repair shop.this was a recall on tacoma's up to 2009 (recall b1801) but not my year.my year should be part of the recall.i believe this also impacts the airbag deployment from the steering wheel.
The horn stopped working, spiral cable is bad, which also affects the airbag. This has been recalled on all previous models of this generation tacoma and needs to be recalled for the 2011 as well
Horn not working .was told it was in steering wheel
My horn stopped working and my airbag light stays on. I was told this was an sprial cable problem in the sterring wheel colum. Was told to check onrecalls for this has been a problem with this type truck.
2011 toyota tacoma.consumer writes in regards to problems withthe transmission and security system in vehicle. .the consumer stated one day as she was leaving work, the vehicle would not start. It seemed as though the vehicle didn't recognize the key and she was unsuccessful at jump starting it.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the problem was determined to be with the security system, which had been installed and had not been removed completely. She also stated the automatic transmission was not shifting correctly, particularly when shifting up hills, it required her to forceful apply the accelerator pedal to get the vehicle to go appropriately.again, she took the vehicle to the dealer, but the computer stated there was nothing wrong.the problem seemed to be getting worse, when in early december the consumer was in route over a double lane road over a mountain, when the truck suddenly felt as though it had slipped out of gear, there was no power to the drive train and there was a grinding sensation from the gas pedal.the consumer was able to pull over to the side of the road, put the vehicle in park, then drive and proceeded again. A similar event occurred as she made her way back over the mountain at the end of the day. However, the vehicle lost power again and it did not respond to the accelerator pedal, but it also made a very fast clicking sound. The consumer went back to the dealer, only to be told there was nothing wrong.the mechanic decided to test drive the vehicle and noted the vehicle seemed to be sluggish in the automatic drive position, but seemed to function more responsively in the 4th position.
Horn stopped working at approximately 48,000 miles.after troubleshooting the problem, i discovered that the issue was related to the spiral cable.about 2 months after the horn stopped working, the steering wheel controlled phone function began auto-activating intermittently with the words "talking" appearing on the radio display (this function is also related to the spiral cable).i am very concerned that the air bag may soon become inoperable if the air bag electrical contacts on the spiral cable fail.while my vehicle vin was not included in a recall for this issue, i understand that toyota did file a part 573 defect information report with nhtsa for selected 2009-2010 tacoma vehicles.the vehicle horn is considered a safety device, and as a result of this failure, my vehicle horn became inoperable.more importantly, the air bag will not function as designed when the spiral cable contacts for the air bag fail.i would expect that this type of safety critical device be designed to last for the useful service life of the vehicle.failure after less than 6 years (and 48,000 miles) is much sooner than should be expected for this type of vehicle.i would appreciate if nhtsa would consider this information along with other related information in your possession to determine if there is a basis for follow-up with toyota motor corporation to provide a remedy for vehicle owners that have experienced premature spiral cable failure that affects multiple vehicle safety devices.
My horn does not work when i press on the steering wheel unless i turn the wheels to the right or to the left then it will work.i took in my truck to the toyota dealer and they told me this is not covered under the warranty and that they will have to charge me$130 to look at it. I told them that this is a safety issue. When i am driving and something happens and i have to beep someone i cannot do that no matter how much i press on the steering wheel. I bought this car new. I owned other cars before but this is the first time i drove a car with no horn.to me it seems to be a manufacturer issue i believe toyota should repair this at no charge.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While driving various speeds, the horn failed to work without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the spiral cable needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the repair would cost $500. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall and could not assist. The failure mileage was 48,000. Updated 06/29/17*lj
On 10/1/2011 while driving 40 mph on dry pavement, slight curve, pu beepin dash as it went into oncoming lane to left quick, i hit brakes "clunk" took both hands to pull to right and off the road. Felt like power steering went or lost a wheel. Would of hit someone head on if was meeting a car or truck. No cell service, so decided to slowly turn around, and try to get home==1 mi. Or less. Parked. Called dealership, they said they would have towed, but if they find nothing i have to pay. I drove up tues., they said nothing wrong. Probably leveling--because i put a 3" lift on it.i now am afraid to drive my new pu. 2,600 mi. They said they put on machine, but no print out as it showed nothing wrong?????
This has happened several times, while driving between 20 and 40 mph on dry pavement, slight curve, a beep in dash, shaking in right front wheel, as it pulled into oncoming lane to the left, i hit brakes "clunk" it took both hands to pull back into my lane. Power was lowered, felt like power steering went or lost a wheel. After out of curve everything fine.would have hit someone head on if a car had been in the other lane. Called dealership, they stated it was normal.this has happened on and off about 10 or 12 times in the past 3 months. The vehicle now has 41000 and still having the same problem.
The vehicle's engine makes a strong gurgling sound, loses power and runs sluggish at times.toyota claims that the vehicle is running the way it was designed.i have taken the vehicle back to the dealership to have it fixed, but they claim that the computer is unable to find any defects, therefore they claim there is nothing wrong with the vehicle.i have requested a toyota engineer to inspect my vehicle but it has been two years later, and i still haven't heard from toyota.they also claim that the vehicle was already inspected by a specialist (engineer), but it's a lie, i have zero documentation stating so.please help me.
Went to gas station wile filling i check the oil and nothing on the dip stick so wheni got home top the oil and added 2 and 3/4 quartsand i still have 1555 to go before nextoil change i am a certified v w mechanic and in my 67 years never seen this much oil burn off in any motor so i went on line and found toyota has problems with the pistonsthey were not made right on the 4 cylinder motors and are fixing some and telling the rest of the owners that this is normal and ok not to worry but if i am burning that much the motor can no longer lube it and fail while driving itthat is a very unsafe thing to happen
2011 toyota tacoma experiences spark knock (detonation).same symtoms as in t-sb-0044-14.also, the 2011 engine is the same engine that is in the 2012 vehicle covered by t-sb-0044-14.so why is the 2011 modelnot covered by t-sb-0044-14?i purchased the vehicle through the certified used vehicle program at the local dealer in january 2014.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall after accelerating from stops. After stalling, the vehicle would restart on its own and resume as normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the failure was a known issue. The approximate failure mileage was 900.
The contact owned a 2011 toyota tacoma.the contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the driveway approximately 6-8 feet from the residence with the engine turned off. The vehicle caught on fire and quickly spread to the residence. The fire department was called and the fire was eventually extinguished. The fire department determined that the fire originated from the engine of the vehicle. A fire report was filed and available. The vehicle was destroyed. The owner of the residence was killed as a result of the fire.neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the failure and the current mileage was unavailable.the vin was also unavailable. Updated 01/04/12comaplaint was sent in by concerned citizen. Updated 01/12/12
Purchased new toyota tacoma 2011 from local dealer. Problem is with daytime running lights getting too hot and burning and cracking lens. Customer service says they sent out warranty policy bulletin (pol14-03) , but i never received notice. They also say both warranties they created because of this problem, have expired, and will not pay for repairs. I am worried they may start a fire because of the overheating.
I have had to replace my headlights 4 times in two years.
Day time running lights are too hot.the bulbs have melted and bubbled the plastic housing. Called toyota and they said it was out of warranty and that a notice was sent out about this issue which i never received. Took my truck to two different dealerships and was never told about any issue. Toyota will not cover any repairs or replacements.
My daytime running lights quit working because they got too hot and burned the lens and bulb socket. This caused my front and rear right blinkers to cease working and could have had disastrous results.
Daytime running lights melting, may cause possible fire to vehicle.several toyota tacoma truck owner's at workplace have same problem with their drl.toyota dealer stating unaware of problems and they never heard of any issues regarding the drl melting.
Both left side and right side day time running light lens inside head light assembly are burned and discolored. Head light assembly lens are cracked.
My daytime running light bulbs are beginning to melt the lenses.the drl are a safety item and toyota has not issued a recall for this.i feel as the truck ages the drl will continue to melt and will not be as visible to other drivers.also if the headlamp assemblies build up enough heat it could pose a fire risk.
The daytime running lights have burned into the inner areas of my headlight assemblies and it continues to get worse. Seeing as they cannot be turned off and they continue to get worse i fear they may one day cause a fire or further damage. I have talked to the dealer, toyota corporate and they will do nothing and show no concern for the issue, i drive alot of miles and purchased a toyota due to dependability. When the problem was 1st talked to with toyota the truck was only 1 1/2 years old but had around 40,000 miles to which their excuse was that it is outside the warranty period. Please note that toyota knows this is an issue as they have issued a tsb stating the problem exists and the model year 2012 and forward these are re-designed to eliminate this problem. However there are thousands of these trucks on the roads frm 2005 to 2011 that had the dtrl option and the owners can do nothing to stop this issue from occurring or guarantee their and their families safety. When i talked to toyota they did offer to replace 1 assembly if i paid for the other at a cost of $450? why should i be required to pay to fix their poorly engineered parts that they know are an issue? you can find aftermarket light assemblies for around $80 online and i cannot believe that it costs toyota $450 to produce this assembly, they were not making me a deal and paying for 1, i was paying for both! toyota should recall these assemblies and replace as at this point it shows that toyota has no plans of doing the right thing and correcting the known problem without being told they have to.
Headlights are forming cracks in lenses, and they are growing.
My 2011 toyota tacoma has apparently has had a design flaw since even before 2009 in the front turn signal housing. The design flaw causes the lense to melt from extreme heat build up in the housing causing the bulb to burn out and ultimately the socket to char and in my case deform to the point i couldn't replace the bulb. Toyota has in september 2011 released a technical bulletin instructing there techs on how to remediate the obvious design flaw. There was no notices sent out to owners even though they apparently knew before they even built the 2011 trucks that there was a serious problem. To do this and not make us aware is criminal to say the least because in the cab it is telling you that it is working and your not aware that your front signal is not working. Think of on coming traffic not knowing that your gonna turn and you think they do. This is criminal.images are available if needed. Just go to youtube.
Noted during wash that the daytime running lights have a quarter size melted spot directly in front of the bulb and one lens has cracked apparently from heat and the near proximity of the bulb to lens. Potential may exist where this could cause a fire. It appears that no recall is being processed to address this manufacturer issue and many people are experiencing the problem form the 2008/9 year through 2011. Toyota may have corrected the issue in 2012/13 year time frame yet they still have many vehicles operating with the threatening problem which could impact lives.
This vehicle has 2 front daytime running lights. The lights in this area are overheating and causing the lighting case to have a "bubble" in the bulb casing. This is causing damage to both driver and passenger headlamps. This is caused when as soon as the vehicle is turned on and when parked or driving.
Wrong running lights were installed at the factor. Now the headlights are cracked and foggy and the light is weak and defused making it dangerous at night. T dealer that i took it to told me the time limit for repair had expired and they would not pay for the repair.
[xxx]lightning/electricali want to report safety issues with my toyota tacoma. When i bought tacoma in san antonio, brand new in 2011, a few months later the daytime running light (drl) and turn signal lens become distorted, bubbled, and cracked. I did a google search, and it was an extremely common issue with many owners complaints. I told my dealership and it was "normal" and i was required to pay to get it fixed.earlier this year when i was at mountain states toyota in denver to get the oil change, i inquired about the same issue. The employee told me that it was a very common issue, and that toyota will fix it for free. I was told that a letter was mailed out to every person that owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. However, there was a time limit to get it done and it already already passed. I want to emphasize that i never received a letter from toyota. In addition, my truck has always has electrical issues since i bought the truck. Intermittently, when i drive my truck, every electrical components and lights, including from the instrumental panel would shut down and instantly start back up, and my steering wheel would momentarily lock up.i called toyota headquarter, and the lady i spoke to said that there was a time limit when i could get it fixed, and that it has now expired. And that there was nothing she can do about it. I only want toyota to fix this issue free of charge, because i never received that letter they told me they sent out, and i do not know why they put a time limit on it. If toyota refuses to get it fixed, i want to put toyota on notice that i want to initiate arbitration with toyota.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
The running light lens on driver's side is fogged and cracked. Toyota issued a voluntary recall and sent me a letter that they would replace part up to 5 years or 70,000 miles. I have 65,000 miles but my truck is greater than 5 years old, and they would not replace the part after i contacted them. According to my local dealer this will eventually happen to the other side as well.
Rear leaf springs have broken and the front head light covers have cracked.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact noticed burn marks on both front head lamps caused by the daytime running lights. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the head lamps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that a voluntary recall for the failure had expired. The failure mileage was 25,000.
My daylight running light keeps burning out and splitting the lens. It's the second set of light i've had to replace them.
The bulbs in the daytime running lights are melting the lenses.
Looks like burn marks from the amber driving lights. Also, there are bubbles and cracks in the headlight covers.
The inner daytime running light/turn signal lens becomes distorted and bubbled with a brown, scorched residue which obscures and/or diminishes the running light and turn signal functions to on-coming traffic.additionally, the inner lens is cracked and/or separated.toyota did offer a warranty extension on this defect so it has been acknowledged as a problem.this warranty extension has since expired although the problem still exists for these vehicles.
The running lights area developed cracks and a round shape cloudy area in front of the light bulb like it melting the plastic.
Daytime running lights bubbling again after recall and replacement. Noticed it yesterday (8/15/18).the truck has 80,812 miles and the recall notice said warrantyonly good until 5 years or 70,000 whichever comes first.seems to me they put new bad ones in when they replaced them under the recall.not sure exactly when they started bubbling again.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the daytime running lamps became really hot. The contact then noticed that the daytime running lights turned brown and melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called temecula valley toyota at (951) 694-0575 (26631 ynez rd, temecula, ca 92591) and was informed to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the warranty enhancement had expired. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
Took vehicle in to dealer for other work. Was told by service advisor that technician found my headlights to be melting. Service advisor showed me problem and said it was daylight running lights. They were cracked and burned as was the assembly. I was quoted a price of $1300 to replace them. I purchased the vehicle new and have had it for 2 1/2 years. This is a hazard and a danger and they should be replaced by toyota at their cost.
This is a complaint with toyota. I bought my 2011 toyota tacoma pre runner sport brand new. this is a complaint with toyota. I bought my 2011 toyota tacoma prerunner sport brand new. About a year ago, i noticed my amber "daytime running lights" were becoming discolored, it had the appearance of the bulb becoming hot, melting and discoloring my amber lenses. At that time it was just starting to turn colors. Lastweek a man at the gas station pointed at my drivers side running light and said i should have that looked at before it burns throughor causes a fire. Upon his comment i noticed it had become noticeably worse, to the point i do not feel like the vehicle is safe to drive with the running lights on, you can not turn them off during daytime driving, it is a safety matter. I immediately contacted my toyota dealership service rep in tracy, ca, tracy toyota, he said there was nothing they could do and gave me the toyota corporate office 800 number. Today i talked to two employees who were sympathetic but ultimately said nothing can be done by them and i was told by them a letter was mailed out regarding thisdefect, the letter confirms it as a known defect and the letter shows toyota has acknowledged it as such. My warranty has since expired. I never received the letter and they refuse to pay to repair for this defect. This problem still exists for 2011 toyota tacomas. I have to pay out of pocket to replace both headlight running light assemblies, i am requesting toyota to reimburse me the cost as i willkeep the receipt and ask for the damaged parts. This defect diminishes the safety function of a daytime running light and could cause a fire as well.
The running lights are running too hot burning the headlamp and burning the connecting wires
My headlight assembly lens were distorted and bubbled on both side of the vehicle. Toyota replaced the headlights twice on the right & 1 on the left. Now the one on the right is distorted and bubbled again and toyota refused to replace it because it is outside the 5 years/70,000 mi warranty. This is a potential fire hazard and a defect from the design. Please see attached picture for reference.
The plastic headlight housing over the daytime running lights is melting / bubbling. The truck has only 40,000 miles. Toyota will not replace or repair under warranty enhancement. Possible fire hazard.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While driving with the daytime running lamps illuminated, the condensation on the headlights split and melted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (premier toyota , 5601 national rd e, richmond, in 47374)where it was diagnosed that the headlight/turn signal assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: [xxx]. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 25,000. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My truck recently started having problems turning on. I noticed it only happens when the fuel tank is half-full or just below half. The truck finally starts after 4 or 5 attempts and runs fine for the most part. Sometimes when i am driving it kicks a little, like it loses a little bit of power but quickly regains it. When the tank is full it starts with no problems. I have been reading online that it is more than likely fuel related, specifically the fuel pump. The truck is just a little over 40k miles and according to toyota, the fuel pump, if that is the case, should last more than 100k before malfunctioning. I feel this is a big problem to start having with a truck that is still fairly new, and it is not cheap to replace. I am asking to please look into this as a possible manufacturer defect. Thank you.
Since purchase vehicle has had intermittent vibration at highway speeds evidenced by shaking of the truck bed, empty passenger seat and steering wheel. Attempts to resolve by: rebalancing, rotating and replacing tires, aligning front end, wheel truing, universal joint and drive shaft hanger bracket replacement, inspection of- rod ends, upper and lower control arms, steering box, unsuccesfull. Just found out about the attached tech bulletin from toyota. Shouldn't this be a safety recall due to the potential for driveline failure? toyota tech bulletin # t-sb-0008-14 it won't upload due to size.
Extreme wear and structural deterioration of the rearend gears that causes a clunking and winding sound. The clunk sound occurs when the vehicle it put into gear and the winding sound as it is driven.
Since purchase vehicle has had intermittent vibration at highway speeds evidenced by shaking of the truck bed, empty passenger seat and steering wheel. Attempts to resolve by: rebalancing, rotating and replacing tires, aligning front end, wheel truing, universal joint and drive shaft hanger bracket replacement, inspection of- rod ends, upper and lower control arms, steering box, unsuccesfull. Just found out about the attached tech bulletin from toyota. Shouldn't this be a safety recall due to the potential for driveline failure? toyota tech bulletin # t-sb-0008-14 it won't upload due to size.
First experienced clutch slippage under acceleration in 4th gear about 240 miles into a 300 mile trip on 12/16.again later the same day i experienced more severe clutch slippage in 3rd and 4th gear while trying to merge onto i-95 and was almost rear ended by a waste truck due to lack of acceleration (slippage).20 miles later i experienced pronounced clutch slippage at 50-55 mph in 5th gear during acceleration.next day, 12/17 i experienced clutch slippage in 4th and 5th gear 20 miles into my trip to work on i-95.wednesday 12/18 i took my truck to champion toyota in philadelphia pa, explained the symptoms and the scenario in which it occurred which is after truck is run for 20 miles and at highway speeds.toyota tech allegedly drove the truck alone around a residential neighborhood for 5 miles and about 3 miles with myself on board and driving.no slippage was found according to toyota tech. I noticed the a slight slip in 3rd gear while i was driving, although the tech disagreed.service writer stated if it happens again, to leave the truck overnight and a tech or service manager would take it home.i will constantly monitor this (what i consider) a dangerous situation.i would also like to note that there is a toyota service bulletin regarding defective mexican made clutches installed in some 2006-2011 toyota tacoma 5 speed trucks.i would also like to note that i am have been an auto mechanic for over 35 years.
The existing "toyota customer support program zh2 certain 2005 ' 2011 model year tacoma coverage for propeller shaft universal joints" covers replacement of u joints and/or shafts due to excessive vibration and wear.my vehicle, while not covered by the specific vin series, is a 2011 tacoma which has its u joints replaced right now at a toyota dealer. Reason: excessive vibration and wear causing loose and worn out u-joints according to toyota shop in palestine, tx. The cost is approx. $560. The rep at toyota customer experience center was unable to help and only advised to retain repair receipts for future widening of program, if applicable.
Intermittent problem.when coming to a stop, a harsh bump/lunge is felt in the transmission.at times to the point where i feel as though, i have been bumped from a vehicle from behind.if the brake is not firmly pressed, the vehicle will move forward.have been told this is normal and ok.have been told a tsb exists for the problem.have had the ecu memory cleared to try to resolve the problem.problem still exists.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma.the contact was driving 25 mph when the vehicle began shaking abnormally while downshifting.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer test drove the vehicle and determined that the shaking was normal for the vehicle. The contact did not agree. The failure mileage was 1,500.
2011 toyota tacoma.consumer writes in regards to problems withthe transmission and security system in vehicle. .the consumer stated one day as she was leaving work, the vehicle would not start. It seemed as though the vehicle didn't recognize the key and she was unsuccessful at jump starting it.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the problem was determined to be with the security system, which had been installed and had not been removed completely. She also stated the automatic transmission was not shifting correctly, particularly when shifting up hills, it required her to forceful apply the accelerator pedal to get the vehicle to go appropriately.again, she took the vehicle to the dealer, but the computer stated there was nothing wrong.the problem seemed to be getting worse, when in early december the consumer was in route over a double lane road over a mountain, when the truck suddenly felt as though it had slipped out of gear, there was no power to the drive train and there was a grinding sensation from the gas pedal.the consumer was able to pull over to the side of the road, put the vehicle in park, then drive and proceeded again. A similar event occurred as she made her way back over the mountain at the end of the day. However, the vehicle lost power again and it did not respond to the accelerator pedal, but it also made a very fast clicking sound. The consumer went back to the dealer, only to be told there was nothing wrong.the mechanic decided to test drive the vehicle and noted the vehicle seemed to be sluggish in the automatic drive position, but seemed to function more responsively in the 4th position.
Yes, i went to the dealer who is selling this vehicle and none of the 9 recalls have been corrected. Disturbing!i checked the safety site for the information
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, a vehicle crashed into the right rear of them.the front and rear passenger seat belts failed to restrain. The front passenger struck their head on the dashboard and the rear passenger struck their head on the front passengers seat.they were both injured. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed. The seat belts were further examined by a toyota engineer who advised that the seat belt operated as designed.the seat belts were not replaced. The failure mileage was 386 and the failure mileage was 10,800.updated 8/29/11 updated 09/21/11
The contact owns a 2011 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle bench seat falling apart, detached from the well, the steel bar pointed out ripping through the material and the frame detached causing the drive to unable to seat properly to drive. The vehicle was taken to dch freehold toyota dealer, (4268 route 9, south st, freehold township, nj 07728) and informed the contact that due to the age of the vehicle, they could not service the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired due to the diagnostic and repair fee. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.
The seat material is fuzzing up and subject to tearing easily on all seats the first 6 months i owned it
I was parked at a trailhead, at about 3500' elevation.after the hike, as i maneuvered the truck around the parking lot, i realized that i had little or no braking ability!!i slowly drove around to see if there was any fluid on the ground where the truck had been, and there was no fluid on the ground.there were no warning indicators on the dashboard, and absolutely nothing indicated any trouble with the brakes.however, i discovered, as i continued to drive home, that the brakes had failed and i was unable to stop the truck with them.the truck had to be towed to the dealership for examination and repair. Subsequently, the dealership replaced the master brake cylinder. The replacement master brake cylinder also failed!!(during testing, not while driving.)the third master brake cylinder was put in, and seems to be fine now.despite detailed correspondence to them, toyota corporate failed to acknowledge the problem, and refused to discuss compensation.they also did not communicate with the dealership about our correspondence.fortunately, the dealership took very good care of us.
About 1 month ago i noticed my brake pedal felt spongy. Checked fluid level, pads and shoes, ok. No sign of a fluid leak. 1 week later i was doing 65mph and had to come to an emergency stop. My brake pedal faded all the way to the floor and i had no braking at all, couldn't pump them up and steered for the open shoulder. I limped home, changed my shorts and looked up the problem on several tacoma forums on the web. It seems to be a very common problem and nobody has an answer, people have replaced every component including the fluid with no luck. I hooked up my obd2 reader that has abs functionality and it showed no fault codes. This seems to be a common problem and everybody is just guessing what causes the failure. It is the brakes!, the most important safety feature on any car. My truck has been parked and will stay that way untilsomeone (hopefully toyota) figures out what is wrong and why.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 20 mph, there was a loud unknown noise coming front the rear driver side of the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road a couple of times, but did not notice any failures. The contact stated that the failure recurred each time the brake pedal was depressed. The more the brake pedal was depressed, the louder the noise occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the driver side leaf spring was detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the rt 22 toyota dealer (located on 109 us 22 hillside, nj), but was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fees. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While driving 25 mph and attempting to stop, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to completely stop the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the leaf spring fractured and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer also stated that the brake line was affected due to the failure. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000(suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Brake pedal began to never be firm and pedal gives way under foot while stopped. The position of engagement of brakes is not consistent either. Have been to dealer on several occasions and contacted toyota corp as well.i am told it is normal and not to be concerned with its safety. Even though they tell me the computer is not communicating correctly. Brakes continually squeal and stammer even after recently replacing the rotors.
2011 toyota tacomaexcessive corrosion of the brake lines caused a loss of fluid and loss of brakes . This happened on a city street and could have caused an accident .i believethat this was caused by an opening in the front wheel well liners, exposing the pigtail tubing to the elements . This truck has only 65,000 on itand should not have the brake lines fail this soon .the toyota customerservice has refused to take any responsibilityfor this safety issue .
This has happened several times, while driving between 20 and 40 mph on dry pavement, slight curve, a beep in dash, shaking in right front wheel, as it pulled into oncoming lane to the left, i hit brakes "clunk" it took both hands to pull back into my lane. Power was lowered, felt like power steering went or lost a wheel. After out of curve everything fine.would have hit someone head on if a car had been in the other lane. Called dealership, they stated it was normal.this has happened on and off about 10 or 12 times in the past 3 months. The vehicle now has 41000 and still having the same problem.
The vehicle takes long to stop even after changing the brake pads , rotors, brake shoes, with new components. The rear makes a thud sound when accelerating or coming to a stop. The leaf springs also squeak and i noticed after they changed my frame the leaf springs were not change even though there is a recall on the leaf springs and it was rusting?the steering intermediate shaft started to make this loud thud sound when going over bumps around 5-10 mph. There is also a recall on this, but my local dealer says there isn't one? why doesn't the main branch talk to or update the systemfor all toyota branches for recalls?
Vehicle brakes actuation became erratic. Brake pedal engage brakes at different positions and while stopped the pedal slowly moves toward the floor.
2011 toyota tacoma - brakes are very inconsistent. One time they work just as intended and the next time you depress the pedal, you feel pressure trying to push the pedal back to you and the braking is enhanced to the point that you feel like you are going to hit the steering wheel. Toyota says that is the nature of the brakes. If this is the case toyota has a real problem.
On 10/1/2011 while driving 40 mph on dry pavement, slight curve, pu beepin dash as it went into oncoming lane to left quick, i hit brakes "clunk" took both hands to pull to right and off the road. Felt like power steering went or lost a wheel. Would of hit someone head on if was meeting a car or truck. No cell service, so decided to slowly turn around, and try to get home==1 mi. Or less. Parked. Called dealership, they said they would have towed, but if they find nothing i have to pay. I drove up tues., they said nothing wrong. Probably leveling--because i put a 3" lift on it.i now am afraid to drive my new pu. 2,600 mi. They said they put on machine, but no print out as it showed nothing wrong?????
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that there was a failure with the warped glazed rotors and drums at a very low mileage, causing difficulty in stopping the vehicle. The dealer made four attempts to correct the failure but to no avail. The manufacturer was contacted, but would not acknowledge a problem with the rotors and drums. The contact believed the failure to be a manufacturing defect and a safety hazard. The contact also stated that he experienced an identical failure with the traded 2010 toyota tacoma.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 9,300 and the current was unknown.
Lower steering intermediate shaft rusted
On 10/1/2011 while driving 40 mph on dry pavement, slight curve, pu beepin dash as it went into oncoming lane to left quick, i hit brakes "clunk" took both hands to pull to right and off the road. Felt like power steering went or lost a wheel. Would of hit someone head on if was meeting a car or truck. No cell service, so decided to slowly turn around, and try to get home==1 mi. Or less. Parked. Called dealership, they said they would have towed, but if they find nothing i have to pay. I drove up tues., they said nothing wrong. Probably leveling--because i put a 3" lift on it.i now am afraid to drive my new pu. 2,600 mi. They said they put on machine, but no print out as it showed nothing wrong?????
The power steering rack has rusted to the point that it needs to be replaced. Both a local mechanic and my dealer, newark toyota, acknowledge that the steering rack needs to be replaced because it is not safe. Toyota has not issued a recall or an extended warranty for the part; however,the part is backordered by toyota throughout the country for 450 parts. The technician at newark toyota told me it could take months to get the part because toyota can't keep up with the demand. My other option is to have toyota install an after market "retread" . I am frustrated and feel that toyota should be held responsible for the failure of its power steering rack.
I have an issue with my steering binding in my 2011 tacoma. I notice that when driving in straight line i have to use more than normal force to adjust the wheel to stay in lane. I also notice it when turning corners, it will be moving and all of a sudden bind up and it takes excessive force to continue through the turn. This seems like a big safety issue and i took it to a shop and had them check the steering fluid. They ended up performing a steering flush. I still had the issue and i found that the lower u-joint in the intermediate shaft was rusty and binding up. I sprayed it with penetrating lube and it has freed up (for now). I will be ordering a new one asap. I do feel that this safety issue should be covered by toyota but at this time they say that it is not.
The vehicle takes long to stop even after changing the brake pads , rotors, brake shoes, with new components. The rear makes a thud sound when accelerating or coming to a stop. The leaf springs also squeak and i noticed after they changed my frame the leaf springs were not change even though there is a recall on the leaf springs and it was rusting?the steering intermediate shaft started to make this loud thud sound when going over bumps around 5-10 mph. There is also a recall on this, but my local dealer says there isn't one? why doesn't the main branch talk to or update the systemfor all toyota branches for recalls?
After recall/ replacement of rear leaf springs, with new 5 leaf units, the truck sags under load, rides as rough w/o cargo compared to prior 3 leaf (thicker) set. The truck was not 4 wheel aligned to spec and toyota is not verifying this done, the driveline has torsion wrap or jerky-shudder upon full stop now, as if damaged in the process. The truck with side winds and groves in the road immediately after this work and with two different new sets of michelins (changed the same day the suspension work was done), shifted off lane violently.costco locally says i am the only one who complained about the tires so switched me to higher speed rated ones (but i do not drive athigh speeds, i drive conservatively). A locally well regarded tire-alignment shop rechecked the alignment and found it was incorrect though merced toyota insists it passed their "green" zone on what looked to be off-calibrated hunter machine. From the results of this machine, the service manager and mechanic both stated my truck's frame was damaged (so why bother with alignment?). This was subsequently checked by a body repair shop with proper equipment to be found to be within one dime's thickness different from rail to rail, i.e. No damage whatsoever. Toyota wants me to return to this faulty dealership even though there are two others w/ in 60 miles from merced ca. Toyota refuses to acknowledge the issue, refuses to pay for verifying the dealership's issues. I suspect the spring set used in this recall does not match my version of truck, a trd sport access cab which is 300 lbs more capable in springing if the charts are correct. All combined, the problems are not solved and the ride has become dangerous, one i have to constantly correct, one that follows the ruts in the road and is much much more dangerously sensitive to side wind gusts on the freeways + less load capacity.
Upon inspection to troubleshoot a minor power steering fluid leak, i noticed that the pinion input shaft housing (right side of power steering rack) had excessive rust beyond normal wear and tear.the rest of the rack did not exhibit the same degree of corrosion, suggesting a manufacturing or assembly defect.the condition was inspected by an independent certified mechanic and by toyota technicians.the certified mechanic states that the condition is beyond normal wear but the toyota technician denies that anything but a bolt is corroded.
The intermediate steering shaft has caused my steering to all of a sudden go stiff, i am at 97,000 miles and now it has to be replaced. When driving in motion on a curve it was like i lost power steering completely and went into manual worse when having to slow or stop and start again on a corner. This is not safe and not ok when there is on coming traffic etc.
Driving down the highway, i felt my steering column get loose. After coming to a stop at the gas station, i tried making sure the column adjuster was tight, and it was. The entire steering wheel/column was still loose, and then fell off into my lap. After that, my tacoma would not start. Radio would not work, and the odometer numbers disappeared. I had to then call a tow truck to get my vehicle home. If i hadn't stopped at at the gas station, it would have fell off as i was driving.
My steering wheel has become stiff on and off at regular intervals at any speed. No noise is heard and fluid level and quality is fine. Problem noted at lower steering shaft universal due to needle bearing failure. Water/ rust build up degrading universal joint. Truck has only 48 k on it and i live in philadelphia area.i looked into this on various internet sites and found it to be rather common but no recall or tsb issuedto address this serious safety concern.
I was driving and at any speed the steering would lock up while turning.the lower intermediate shaft has deteriorated to failure.i'm glad that i didn't have an accident but came close.when searching the internet to see if anyone else had the same problem i found that it was a common occurrence for anyone living in a area (not just in the usa) that is a snow area where salt is used.toyota considers this a wear item.this should not be considered a wear item when failure can happen at any given second when driving and not allowing the vehicles driver to be in control
I first noticed that the steering on my 2011 tacoma is very often extremely stiff turning in either direction last year. I brought it in to the dealer to check it out. Was told: "lower shaft starting to get stiff". Was quoted a replacement/repair cost around $550. Could not afford that at the time. This problem had been intermittent but now happens nearly every time i use the vehicle. This is a safety issue that could lead to an accident. Looks like i will have to pay toyota to fix this. My research indicates that the problem is with the "steering intermediate shaft number 2". It seems this part is either defective or poorly designed as there are numerous reports about this issue on many automotive websites which specifically cite this vehicle for a range of years from 2005 on. There is no protection again rust at all on this part.that makes no sense.my truck is 6years and a half old and the steering is jammed.i contacted toyota and they said it' not under warranty.this is a major security failure and it should have a security recall on these vehicules.
My horn does not work when i press on the steering wheel unless i turn the wheels to the right or to the left then it will work.i took in my truck to the toyota dealer and they told me this is not covered under the warranty and that they will have to charge me$130 to look at it. I told them that this is a safety issue. When i am driving and something happens and i have to beep someone i cannot do that no matter how much i press on the steering wheel. I bought this car new. I owned other cars before but this is the first time i drove a car with no horn.to me it seems to be a manufacturer issue i believe toyota should repair this at no charge.
The steering is very stiff. Very uncomfortable to drive. Constantly feels like you're fighting it. For instance going down the interstate in a slight curve, feels like pulls back. Very stiff steering, especially when turning. Looked up similar complaints online. From what i read, it appears to be possible the intermediate steering shaft. From the descriptions i've read, it's a poor design. Maybe needs some protection from the elements. Like a rubber boot to protect it from the elements.just very stiff steering and difficult to steer.
Intermediate steering shaft worn out. Very hard to turn and does not recover from turning a corner (acts like manual steering).
2011 toyota tacoma truck. Consumer states problem with factory installed running boards *tgwthe consumer stated the running boards were too close to the body allowing only a small portion of ones heel to contact the board when exiting the truck. If the boards were wet, one could easily slip while exiting the vehicle. Also, if the vehicle was parked on an uneven surface, it would be difficult for someone to get their foot on the board when entering from a sloping grade.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the front frame was completely fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
While pulling my truck into the garage, i applied the brake. I was slowing down and heard the acceleration traction control turn on and my truck lunged forward about one to two feet. The front of my truck hit against some items in my garage and broke my headlight housing on the passenger side and scratched my bumper.
2011 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to rust holes in frame. *ldthe consumer stated there was a recall for vehicles of previous years. The consumer believed the vehicle should be included in the frame recall.
There is a high pitched whining noise from the windshield starting at 72 mph.there must be a cross wind.the noise is at a pitch so high that vehicle operation is difficult, and at best highly distracting to safe operation of the vehicle. Vehicle speed must be reduced to a speed that is below the flow of normal traffic flow.
The running lights area developed cracks and a round shape cloudy area in front of the light bulb like it melting the plastic.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle's frame was rusted all the way around. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (toyota of melbourne, 24 n harbor city blvd, melbourne, fl 32935, 321-426-9420) where it was diagnosed and confirmed that the frame had rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that it was fine for now, but would be an issue later. The contact was provided case number: 1807201377. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
Yellow rust spot all over the truck body paint
Toyota scranton is willfully defrauding owners entitled to remedy for severely rusted frame under case number 2:15-cv-02171, us district court, central district of california.see attached documentation and photographs.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame and body of the vehicle were rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection. The mechanic stated that the vehicle was unable to be repaired because there was too much corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,400.updated 02/10/16*ljupdated 05/04/18
The horn in my 2011 toyota tacoma quit working. I went to use it my horn, and it did not work. I've taken my truck to several places to see if it could be fixed. I have been reading where this is a common problem for many toyota owners. Also, the white paint on my car is starting to flake off. The truck isn't even 10 years old and has been maintained. Yet again, there are thousands of consumers affected by this. Apparently there are two types of white paint that toyota knows to be an issue on certain year models, but they have not issued a recall. Having a paint job is an expense that most can not afford! i could see if it was something that was caused from an accident or the owners fault, but this is ridiculous. Mine is starting to peel and flake on my passengers side door around the window. There was no preliminary flaking or peeling of the clear coat, it went straight from white paint to gray. Numerous people have written in about both of this issues and there is nothing being done! there is no reason why they can't fix our horns. I live in n.c. And my truck will not pass inspection without it. This leads to other tickets and fines that shouldn't be happening. I can't tell you how many times i have needed my horn, and it doesn't work.
Rubber strip down the passenger side of the roof gone.
Frame is very rusty
The contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the frame of the chassis fractured. The contact stated that the vehicle hit a bump in the road. The contact exited the vehicle to examine the failure. The contact noticed that the driver side of the chassis beam [frame] had become severely rusted and corroded to the point of fracture. The contact stated that the rust and corrosion was premature. The vehicle was taken to sloan toyota of glenside (503 north easton road, glenside, pennsylvania 19038, (215) 885-5400) to be assessed. The dealer stated that the vehicle could not be lifted in the air for repair due to the significant damage of the chassis which would worsen the condition of the vehicle and cause potential risk to the service technician. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.
When servicing our truck,dealer has found both right and left rear leaf springs broken. There is a recall issued for 690,000 tacoma trucks exactly like mine for the years of 2005 thru 2011 mine is a 2011 also, but they will not include my vin #... As described by toyota dealer and recall notices, this issue "could break , puncture the gas tank and cause a fire " . Dealer says " unsafe condition as if the remaining part of spring breaks the axle will no longer be secured under the vehicle"this truck is used under normal conditions w/no heavy hauling or towing why is it not being recalled ? this is not normal ,putting myself and family in harms way ?what changed during production and assembly that my 2011 tacoma was any different than the one behind it or in front of it during production , same model year ? toyota will not answer that question , only to say " that vin. # is not included in the recall 4th toyota truck in a rowdealer serviced every 5k miles. As recommendednow this is customer loyalty appreciation. Toyota tells me " no farther appeal process " ?is this correct ?
Rear leaf spring broke on suspension.
After recall/ replacement of rear leaf springs, with new 5 leaf units, the truck sags under load, rides as rough w/o cargo compared to prior 3 leaf (thicker) set. The truck was not 4 wheel aligned to spec and toyota is not verifying this done, the driveline has torsion wrap or jerky-shudder upon full stop now, as if damaged in the process. The truck with side winds and groves in the road immediately after this work and with two different new sets of michelins (changed the same day the suspension work was done), shifted off lane violently.costco locally says i am the only one who complained about the tires so switched me to higher speed rated ones (but i do not drive athigh speeds, i drive conservatively). A locally well regarded tire-alignment shop rechecked the alignment and found it was incorrect though merced toyota insists it passed their "green" zone on what looked to be off-calibrated hunter machine. From the results of this machine, the service manager and mechanic both stated my truck's frame was damaged (so why bother with alignment?). This was subsequently checked by a body repair shop with proper equipment to be found to be within one dime's thickness different from rail to rail, i.e. No damage whatsoever. Toyota wants me to return to this faulty dealership even though there are two others w/ in 60 miles from merced ca. Toyota refuses to acknowledge the issue, refuses to pay for verifying the dealership's issues. I suspect the spring set used in this recall does not match my version of truck, a trd sport access cab which is 300 lbs more capable in springing if the charts are correct. All combined, the problems are not solved and the ride has become dangerous, one i have to constantly correct, one that follows the ruts in the road and is much much more dangerously sensitive to side wind gusts on the freeways + less load capacity.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
A recall for defective leaf springs for this vehicle was issued on september 29, 2014. The website shows being updated as of may 29, 2015 and lists the recall as incomplete. Toyota has not yet formulated a fix for this problem. I do not feel i should have to drive a vehicle that could potentially catch fire due to this defect while toyota drags their feet coming up with a fix. Toyota should be pressed for a solution now.
Nhtsa reference id nhtsa reference id. Had my toyota tacoma checked after getting a recall notice in april 2016. Had my inspection done which i was told my vehicle's part needs to be replaced. However the parts are on back order call in 6 months it should be in.called 6 months later no parts ,kept calling the dealer no response.i started to hear a noise so i called toyota usa and was told if i choose i can have it done privately and submit the necessary paper work for refund. Had the part changed submitted all the documents they called the mechanic verified all that was done etc. Waited 7 weeks only to get a letter from toyota usa saying the work done on my vehicle wasn't in the scope of the recall!!!!!! its totally unfair that my vehicle was targeted for a recall they didn't do the recall i did and to be told no refund. Then they should have stated from the beginning that they weren't going to refund customers for the nhtsa reference id14v604
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Servco toyota honolulu (2850 puklola st #200, honolulu, hi) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The vin was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Leaf spring broken rear suspension no recall noted for this particular vin others were affected
Leaf spring has been diagnosed by lia toyota dealership's shop in colonie, ny as being broken. This is the same problem for 2011 toyota tacoma vehicles with other vin numbers, but not mine. The dealership contacted toyota, which denied my vehicle for the recall, so it recommends replacing both leaf springs at my expense ($2400). I feel that toyota should include my vehicle in the recall.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While driving 30 mph, the contact noticed an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to galaxy toyota (750 nj-36, eatontown, nj 07724, 732-982-4177) where it was diagnosed that the leaf spring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number:14v604000 (suspension). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The vehicle takes long to stop even after changing the brake pads , rotors, brake shoes, with new components. The rear makes a thud sound when accelerating or coming to a stop. The leaf springs also squeak and i noticed after they changed my frame the leaf springs were not change even though there is a recall on the leaf springs and it was rusting?the steering intermediate shaft started to make this loud thud sound when going over bumps around 5-10 mph. There is also a recall on this, but my local dealer says there isn't one? why doesn't the main branch talk to or update the systemfor all toyota branches for recalls?
2011 toyota tacoma has had a problem with vibrations at speeds greater than 55. Thought it was a tire balance problem but have been through several sets of tires and rebalancing at this point and the problem persists. And, i see that many other people have reported suspension vibration problems with a 2011 toyota tacoma. Toyota must investigate suspension problems with 2011 tacomas and issue a recall and repairs!! this is a major safety issue that toyota must take responsibility for.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension), however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect
Recall for the leaf springs.no notificaation.i have 3 leaf springs springs.if i put any weight in the bed of my truck the leaf springs tend to curve in a downward position.affraid to put anything in bed of truck.do to this problem i have since replaced shocks, replaced on front driver side ball joint, in the process of replacing front shocks and possible bearing assemblies and front shocks.i feel this is all cause by only having three leaf springs.when driving the back end tends to sway more than normal when driving.the weight of the back end tends to be a problem also with a composite bed, being too light.
I just bought 2011 toyota tacoma. It has little over 51,000 miles. I heard a popping noise. Took it to toyota dealer. They maintenance it. They told me it was passengers side left spring is broke. I took out powertrain warranty. But don't cover that.i seen recall on 2011 toyota tacoma. But mine wasn't in recall. Toyota dealer told me i would be out 900.00 to 1200 dollars i just bought truck give almost 26 thousand dollars. I don't have money to fix that too.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph over a pothole, the vehicle started to vibrated violently and the driver side wheel detached from the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the bolt joints had fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.
Received recall notice from toyota over 2 years ago regarding replacement of rear springs, however to this date nothing has been done regarding this recall. Very disturbing that no action has not been taken. However, i am not having any visable or mechanical problems that i can detect.
After nearly two years, the recall is incomplete and i'm beginning to have issues with the rear leaf springs in general. Two years is absurd!i need to replace the rear shocks as well but don't want to do anything that might possibly mess up the recall fix, if it's .ever completed.the defect from that caused the springs, i believe, is also causing the rear springs to fail overall.
My 2011 toyota tacoma 7188 is very dangerous to drive in windy conditions. At interstate speeds (70mph) it looses directional stability during windy conditions. My 2006 tacoma 7114 was solid as a rock in any conditions. I feel that the height of the vehicle causes wind to raise the vehicle ever so slight causing a very dangerous drivability situation. Sadly i have spoken to other owners and they experienced the same problems. This is my 12th toyota of which 6 have been tacomas. It is my very worst nightmare to drive. I fear my only option is to file a formal report to the ntsb as this a design flaw and cannot be corrected at any dealership. [xxx] note there is no selection for a 2011 tacoma in the vehicle description so i selected a 2010 as they are virtually the same.parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving on leveled land or when going over a bump, there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that the part was not available for the recall repair for nhtsa campaign id number: 14v604000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was unable to determine when the part would become available. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Passenger side rear suspension was making noise. Loud clunking. Upon further inspection, rear leaf spring is broken in 2 places. The previously instated recall does not cover my vehicle??
I called my toyota dealer auto nation and was told that the subject is not a official but a interim notice and i will be notified when its a recall. Is this correct and how can they be allowed to operate like this.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
It's been about 8 months since i was first notified of their recall e02 on the rear springs. I was called in for an inspection today (6/21/2016) and told the rear springs need to be replaced.i was told it would be another 6-8 weeks before the parts would be at the dealership and the truck would be fixed.why does your agency allow safety recalls to drag out for months?why are there no penalties on the manufacturers to give them an incentive to finish a safety recall in a timely fashion?
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that an abnormal snapping noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to lia toyota of colony (2116 central ave, schenectady, ny 12304, (518) 631-5254) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed new leaf springs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered the contact a credit towards the repair cost. The failure mileage was 113,000.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While driving 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal popping noise. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear driver's side leaf spring was fractured. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called the local dealer (gambrel toyota, 311 east cumberland gap parkway, corbin, ky 40701, (800) 328-2931) and was informed to schedule a service appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 12/20/18
Rear left side leaf spring broke while driving; i brought the vehicle from the u.s into the island of grenada(caribbean) where the spring broke.. Heard this loud flapping under the vehicle ; stopped to investigate and found the middle spring (of 3) broke and was sticking out from the rest; i noticed that the leaf springs were more flat than curved like normal springs the toyota dealer in grenada is telling me i must get a letter froma toyota dealer in the u s fortheir repair services to act. I cant believe the order said "go to the nearest toyota dealer" and these people who supposed to be dealers are giving me this run around.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Both rear leaf spring broke. Toyota does not sell the three leaf spring only 4 leaf. I notified toyota and they said there is no recall for the leaf springs on the 2011 tacomas.
On line it says there is a recall on my 2011 tacoma for rear leaf springs breaking. My leaf spring on the drivers side broke driving down the road with no weight in my bed. Toyota tells me my vin doesn't come up on the list. If this is a common problem why isn't my truck covered? i don't overload my truck, in fact i baby it. I've only had it just over one year. I'm really disappointed that they would basically say sorry you're on your own! it's going to cost $800-$1000 dollars i can't afford but have no choice! are there any other options?
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The vin was not available.
Rear leaf springs have broken and the front head light covers have cracked.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While driving 25 mph and attempting to stop, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to completely stop the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the leaf spring fractured and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer also stated that the brake line was affected due to the failure. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000(suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
My mechanic noticed left leaf spring was missing a 6 inch piece of metal broke off
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While the contact's wife was driving at unknown speeds, the driver heard clunking and banging noises. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and noticed that the middle leaf in the rear passenger side leaf spring failed and was fractured. The vehicle was taken to alderman's toyota (33 seward rd, rutland, vt 05701) where it was diagnosed that the leaf failed and all four leaf springs needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the contact would have to cover half of the repair cost.the vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 64,500. Updated 08/24/17*lj
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhsta campaign number:14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v604000 (suspension) and stated that the part was not available. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. The contact did not experience a failure. Updated 02/18/15*lj updated 6/11/2015
My 2011tacoma has broken rear leaf springs. They are located above the axle in danger of pucturing gas tank. Toyota has recalled tacomas from the years 2005-11 for this exact reason. Toyota tells me i don't qualify for the recall, but they can give no reason why i don't qualify.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the rear leaf spring fractured and detached from the vehicle. The failure was discovered by toyota of scranton (3400 n main ave, scranton, pa 18508) while the vehicle was being inspected. The contact was also informed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 82,304.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 75 mph, the rear of the vehicle emitted a loud noise and the steering became difficult to maneuever. The contact stated that the steering was difficult to operate approximately four months prior to the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear leaf spring was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that it was related to nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The vin was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
2011 toyota takoma 4x4 leaf springs severely compromised due to inferior construction the consumer stated a recall was issued for the problem. However, his vehicle was not included.
Leaf springs have broken twice. First time in 2013 and current.toyota says my vin number is not included in the current recall.my truck should be included as it has the same safety concern as the ones being recalled.
Rear leaf springs are very weak and are not as supportive as they should be. As shown in the photo the spring is pretty much straight and it should have some curve as there is no load on the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 09/18/15*lj
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While driving 35-40 mph, there was a slight clunking noise in the rear of the vehicle while braking or making a right turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear leaf spring fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the clockspring fractured and was replaced. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). Gault toyota (located at 2205 north street, endicott, ny 13760) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,500.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 20 mph, there was a loud unknown noise coming front the rear driver side of the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road a couple of times, but did not notice any failures. The contact stated that the failure recurred each time the brake pedal was depressed. The more the brake pedal was depressed, the louder the noise occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the driver side leaf spring was detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the rt 22 toyota dealer (located on 109 us 22 hillside, nj), but was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fees. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the center section of the rear driver's side leaf spring fell out after cracking in two areas. The contact called harr motor group (100-112 gold star blvd, worcester, ma 01606, (508) 471-5733) and was informed that the vin was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was contacted and also stated that there were no recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 74,000.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing an inspection, the contact was informed that the rear passenger side spring was fractured and needed to be replaced. Johnstons toyota (5021 ny-17m, new hampton, ny 10958, (845) 374-8600) was contacted and informed the contact not to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact called on behalf of a sibling who owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 5 mph, the rear passenger side leaf spring fractured and the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to east madison toyota (located at 3501 lancaster dr, madison, wi 53718, (608) 243-5500). The contact was informed that both the rear driver and passenger side leaf springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,385.
Horn has stopped working while driving on highway. Will only work when wheel is turned or when vehicle is in the off position.
My vehicle failed va inspection due to the horn not working.i have to get the spiral cable replaced per the auto repair shop.this was a recall on tacoma's up to 2009 (recall b1801) but not my year.my year should be part of the recall.i believe this also impacts the airbag deployment from the steering wheel.
Toyota has a recall on 2005 to 2011 tacoma's for rear leaf springs rusting out and breaking. When i checked with them they said my vin number was not part of the recall. How can that be. I have a 2011 tacoma and my rear leaf springs are rusted and now have broken. Only 51000 miles on the truck. What does my vin number have to do with what the actual problem is. They have stated that these vehicles have a problem with rust and breakage of rear leaf springs that could cause the broken piece of spring hitting the gas tank. I feel because my truck is in the date specified it should be covered. Someone please help me here.
The horn in my 2011 toyota tacoma quit working. I went to use it my horn, and it did not work. I've taken my truck to several places to see if it could be fixed. I have been reading where this is a common problem for many toyota owners. Also, the white paint on my car is starting to flake off. The truck isn't even 10 years old and has been maintained. Yet again, there are thousands of consumers affected by this. Apparently there are two types of white paint that toyota knows to be an issue on certain year models, but they have not issued a recall. Having a paint job is an expense that most can not afford! i could see if it was something that was caused from an accident or the owners fault, but this is ridiculous. Mine is starting to peel and flake on my passengers side door around the window. There was no preliminary flaking or peeling of the clear coat, it went straight from white paint to gray. Numerous people have written in about both of this issues and there is nothing being done! there is no reason why they can't fix our horns. I live in n.c. And my truck will not pass inspection without it. This leads to other tickets and fines that shouldn't be happening. I can't tell you how many times i have needed my horn, and it doesn't work.
When the vehicle is turned on in cold temperatures the radio turns off and shows a error message every now and then. This is the second time the vehicle does it, it was taken to the dealer a couple of years ago for the same reason, the problem was fixed then but it is doing it again.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While driving 2 mph, the contact pulled the vehicle into a parking space and suddenly accelerated approximately 18 feet before crashing into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. There were two injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 13v014000 (air bags, seats). The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000. The manufacturer was not notified.
Sudden unintended acceleration. Time was 6:55 am. I was on work property having just turned left from a light. I was 5 th car in line to make a right turn. All cars were stopped.my foot was lightly pressing break. The next thing i know, my truck was ramming the suv in front of me.no way my foot could have touched gas pedal...it was a traffic jam. It's like this every morning.i contacted toyota right away. They denied it, but sent out an eng to get black box data.i never heard from them again.
While pulling my truck into the garage, i applied the brake. I was slowing down and heard the acceleration traction control turn on and my truck lunged forward about one to two feet. The front of my truck hit against some items in my garage and broke my headlight housing on the passenger side and scratched my bumper.
I am writing about a sudden acceleration problem i had with my 2011 4x4 tacoma. On january 6th, i was returning from an appointment. I left the parking lot going about 10-20mph, i drove 1/10th of a mile down the access road when i went to brake at the intersection. As soon as i touched the brake the engine dramatically increased its speed and the truck started to accelerate. I immediately applied full pressure to the brake to stop the truck but the engine was still highly rev'd and i could feel the truck trying to accelerate. As soon as i shifted the transmission into neutral the engine revs went back to normal idle speed and the truck stopped trying to move forward. Other details are that the outside temperature was between 10-20f, roads were clear and dry and the truck was in 2wd.after i checked the accelerator pedal, it was free and clear of any obstruction that could have made it stick. The truck was purchased new in oct 2011 and currently had about 24k miles on it. The truck had been driven about 5 miles to the appointment, sat for about an hour before the return trip home. It was fortunate that this did not cause an accident. Being aware of the prior sudden acceleration problems in the news with toyotas this seems to be a case where it has occurred on a 2011 model.the following week i submitted this same information to toyota.
Have noticed this issue ever since purchasing the vehicle new, but it was most obvious on the first long mountainous road trip this week:with cruise control engaged when beginning up steep inclines, the cruise control guns the engine, pushing the vehicle to speeds nearly 5mph over the cruise control set speed. Was traveling interstate highways, so by "steep" i mean nothing more than interstate standards. It is an unexpected increase in speed and dangerous to the point that i eventually started disengaging cruise control going up inclines.
I started my tacoma in park, with my foot on the brake i put it into reverse, the engine and then started to accelerate very fast, spinning the tires, it was on asphalt with some sand.i pressed down harder on the brake to keep it in place and shifted back to park, at which point the engine rpms went back to idle.when i returned to reverse everything was behaving normally.the truck had been in my heated garage for a week, i drove it 3-4 miles in dry sunny cold weather(32), shut if off for a few minutes before this happened.in the five years i have owned the truck this is the second time something like this happened.the last time was a couple of years ago while in dive it suddenly accelerated.both cases were quite alarming but fortunately did not result in an accident.the prior incident was reported to toyota and nhtsa.
The contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when there was a rapid increase in acceleration and engine rpms. The malfunction occurred unexpectedly when the cruise control was in activation. The vehicle came to a stop once the brake pedal was engaged and then resumed normally. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.
Letter from senator martin heinrich re constituent regarding safety of his 2011 toyota tacoma (reply to new mexico office).the consumer stated the accelerator pedal was extremely sensitive, and at the slightest touch the vehicle would proceed with full speed. The local dealership, informed the consumer the problem could not be corrected.
2011 toyota tacoma. At 50 mph, the contact drove into a field and over a drain ditch, and then crashed into a wall. The vehicle came to rest in a corn field. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy and the accelerator pedal was stuck to the floorboard. The driver was killed. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed away. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 20,000...updated 08/11/14 updated 10/28/14
The location of the center rear view mirror on the 2011 (and maybe previous models) of toyota tacoma comes in the way of the front view. This is especially true when you are about to make a right turn, the low hanging rear view mirror completely blocks the view and it is really hard to see the pedestrians crossing the street, causing a major safety hazard.the low rear view mirror also becomes problematic, if the road goes down and then up on a right turn curve, as it becomes impossible to see the road ahead due to the location of the mirror.for anyone who is taller than 5'10", this is a major issue, as discussed on several online forums. I am having to constantly duck under the mirror to see the road, and i feel that this is an accident waiting to happen.
After recall/ replacement of rear leaf springs, with new 5 leaf units, the truck sags under load, rides as rough w/o cargo compared to prior 3 leaf (thicker) set. The truck was not 4 wheel aligned to spec and toyota is not verifying this done, the driveline has torsion wrap or jerky-shudder upon full stop now, as if damaged in the process. The truck with side winds and groves in the road immediately after this work and with two different new sets of michelins (changed the same day the suspension work was done), shifted off lane violently.costco locally says i am the only one who complained about the tires so switched me to higher speed rated ones (but i do not drive athigh speeds, i drive conservatively). A locally well regarded tire-alignment shop rechecked the alignment and found it was incorrect though merced toyota insists it passed their "green" zone on what looked to be off-calibrated hunter machine. From the results of this machine, the service manager and mechanic both stated my truck's frame was damaged (so why bother with alignment?). This was subsequently checked by a body repair shop with proper equipment to be found to be within one dime's thickness different from rail to rail, i.e. No damage whatsoever. Toyota wants me to return to this faulty dealership even though there are two others w/ in 60 miles from merced ca. Toyota refuses to acknowledge the issue, refuses to pay for verifying the dealership's issues. I suspect the spring set used in this recall does not match my version of truck, a trd sport access cab which is 300 lbs more capable in springing if the charts are correct. All combined, the problems are not solved and the ride has become dangerous, one i have to constantly correct, one that follows the ruts in the road and is much much more dangerously sensitive to side wind gusts on the freeways + less load capacity.
Yes, i went to the dealer who is selling this vehicle and none of the 9 recalls have been corrected. Disturbing!i checked the safety site for the information
Driving to work the spare tire under my truck let go and dragged and broke cable holding it then it bounced out from under truck and rolled up beside me in other lane rolled to shoulder and knocked a mail box off post. On a straight away in town light pot holes, told dealer he told me toyota had a recall on same type of spare tire connection but for a different vehicle.
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