I own a 1996 toyota tacoma which has a recall for rust. The entire undercarriage is rusting out. I took it to my local toyota dealer for examination because my mechanic said it was in bad shape. The dealer said it was ok. A little while later the emergency brake mechanism on the bottom rusted out and broke. Luckily it happened in my driveway so there was no accident or damage. The truck just rolled to a halt. If this happened on a hill or in a parking lot someone could have been injured.
1996 Toyota Tacoma brakes problems
12 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Foundation components: drum3
- Foundation components3
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
- Pedals and linkages1
- Foundation components: disc1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Toyota Tacoma brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Toyota Tacoma owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
[xxx] 1996 toyota tacoma it has had the same problem with the brakes as other models/yr why have you not recalled this vehicle. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
1996 toyota tacoma has undergone numerous repairs and maintenance services varying from the air conditioner,wheel replacement, 4wd being inoperative and leakage on the pulley.*mr the front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced, the wiper inserts were replaced.
While driving 40 MPH consumer applied the brakes and they locked up. This caused consumer's vehicle to collide with the vehicle in front. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. Vehicle was towed to the driver's residence.
The spring that holds wheel cover on the wheel is not strong enough to keep the hup cap on. *ak the hub cups were not welded properly and came off while driving. The rust build up on rear wheel caused rear brake failure.
Right rear hold down pin failed causing squeaking noise from the rear of the vehicle.
The inner tie-rod end on the passenger side was very loose. This allowed the wheel to move freely about 1.5 inches at the perimeter in each direction. The part was replaced in august (I think) and yesterday I noticed the problem again, not as bad, only 0.5 inches of travel. The front disk brakes caused a severe shudder that hampered my control over the vehicle at a moderate deceleration. The rotors have been replaced twice, and now it only vibrates mildly, although I am sure that the problem will return if its already vibrating. While walking around the dealership I noticed a box full of tacoma rotors, a problem maybe?
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Brakes failed.
Poor ABS brake performance, in wet conditions only, extended stopping is experienced.
Questions about the 1996 Toyota Tacoma brakes
Does the 1996 Toyota Tacoma have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Toyota Tacoma, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Toyota Tacoma brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Toyota Tacoma brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Toyota Tacoma have bad brakes?
The Toyota Tacoma model years with the most brakes complaints are 2019 (56 complaints), 2006 (49 complaints) and 2018 (48 complaints).
Other 1996 Toyota Tacoma problems
Suspension 87Body 65Engine 20Tires 20Airbags 16Transmission 14Acceleration 12Seat belts 11Electrical 9Steering 9Wheels 6Fuel system 5Visibility 5Seats 2Lights 1
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