1998 Toyota Tacoma brakes problems

Filed Mar 6, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · CA

Bought a vehicle from a woman off of craigslist. Met her in an unfamiliar area. Woman stated the vehicle was in good condition and runs perfect. Woman would not allow us to test drive the vehicle. My husband insisted on checking the VIN on carfax and she quickly pulled out an outdated title. The vehicle's odometer reading stated approximately 166,000 miles. After the transaction of $5000.00 was completed in cash. She quickly left with a heavyset hispanic male that was with her. My husband looked at carfax and the last reported mileage on carfax for the VIN number was approximately 278,000 miles for that vehicle. The woman quickly blocked out phone numbers. About an hour later she had her number unblocked. We called her from a different number and acted as though I was ready to purchase a vehicle from her and she stated she had another vehicle, and could meet me at the same location (not knowing it was me) not only was the odometer reading false, the vehicle was not driveable and completely unsafe. The transmission was broken.

Filed Dec 20, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 205,000 miles · TX

The wiring harness cable from the sensors to the computer burnout and the seatbelts doesn't respond right especially with his unraveling and doesn't lock good or pool and the master cylinder it's not function correctly either it's like it's not stopping the brakes are not stopping I know the vehicle is old but still this is a defect and very has for the drivers of all the vehicles my 1998 toyota tacoma sr5 2.4 liter 2 wheel drive

Filed Sep 12, 2011 · Airbags, Brakes · 133,788 miles · CA

My wife stopped at the edge of our driveway to let a pedestrian pass and then proceed to enter the driveway by making a right turn. As she accelerated to entered the driveway, the tacoma took off with the engine screaming at a very high RPM and, despite her efforts to stop the truck by pressing hard on the brake, she crashed into the garage and east wall of the house. Despite the enormous damage to the front end of the vehicle, it is a total, I think, the air bags never deployed.obviously the tacoma suffered from the same accelerator problem that has plagued toyota units. My wife, the driver, suffered bruised ribs and a headache. Fire and police responded to emergency call.

Filed Jan 3, 2011 · Brakes · 55,000 miles · WA

When weather temperature drops to 30 or below the brakes start to act up. There are no brakes until the truck is warmed up. The brakes seem to grab on flat roads but going down even the slightest hill and the brakes lock. Being a girl, I though I needed new brakes. I took the truck to the dealer and had a brake job done. The next year the temps did not drop to 30 degrees . The winter was mild. This year it is cold again and the brakes are acting up again. With all the toyota problems, I though I should report it. Especially as being a girl, the dealer does not take me seriously. I see on the internet that this is continued problem with many toyota owners. Your system will not except the vn number, so here it is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 16, 2010 · Brakes · CA · crash · 1 injury

Toyota tacoma truck 1998, my son died in the accident 2 years ago, according police report said he fell asleep in the wheel but the car never was an issue but now that we have recall maybe it was the brake system failure.

Filed Jul 17, 2002 · Brakes · AL

Front brake rotors were replaced 3 times, and the brake shoes replaced 6 times. They were replaced every 16,000-18,000 miles due to excessive wear. During failure the vehicle would experience extended stopping distance, rearend hopped up if sudden braking was applied. Dealer was informed. *ak

Filed Apr 11, 2001 · Brakes, Suspension · VA

The vehicle vibrates at highway speeds and the brakes vibrate when applied as if the discs are bent, mechanic can not find any problems that would cause these symptoms.

Filed Sep 7, 2000 · Brakes · CA

Was traveling about 55mph on the highway and vehiclslid away and got away , lost control. After 11000 miles had no brakes. Consumer took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic told her that vehicle needed brakes. 25000 miles and needs brakes again.

Filed Jun 2, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · CA · crash · 1 injury

When driving between 30-40 MPH and upon depressing brake pedal, pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance , and resulting in a frontal collision. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bag deployed. Consumer has contacted dealer. *ak shoulder harness did not tighten up.

Filed May 15, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · GA

Vehicle experiencing hard acceleration. Nlm