1998 Toyota Tacoma transmission problems

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 Dec 19, 2000 · Transmission · WA

Vehicle has a clutch chatter problem which could cause other damages. Dealer has replaced 4 clutches/ 4 pressure plates, and 2 fly wheels. But defect still occurs. Dealer claims it is normal characteristic. Please provide further information.

Filed Jan 4, 2000 · Transmission · IA

When accelerating in 2nd gear there is a bad vibration(2000-2500 RPM). It also "clunks" when shifting from 1st gear to 2nd gear. The higher the RPM the worse it "clunks". Vehicle purchased in november 1999. Taken to dealer twice regarding problem. Dealer says it is "normal". I am concerned that the transmission synchronizers are worn out and want to get problem resolved while covered under 60,000 mile drivetrain warranty.

Filed Aug 9, 1999 · Transmission · OR

Possible transmission failure is causing the vehicle to jerk/surge forward. Nlm

Filed Jun 23, 1999 · Transmission · CO

When driving vehicle and attempting to park the shift interlock solenoid failed. Vehicle difficult to put in park and remove key. When re-started difficult to get out of park. Transmission would get stuck in reverse, drive and park and was difficult or impossible to get out of gear. Toyota claimed not covered with powertrain warranty, no reason given for component failure. Created potentially hazardous driving situation.

Filed Mar 8, 1999 · Transmission · TN

We have intermittent loss of shift from drive to neutral, reverse, or park. At times, the truck down-shifts unexpectantly( at cruise speeds ) it also takes a long time to change gears

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Steering, Suspension · CA

Clutch malfunctioned. Yh

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Transmission · CA

Transmission failed since new. Yh

Filed Jan 8, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · NV

Brakes/pads on new 1998 truck were at 30% at first 12 months and needed to be replaced and rotors turned. Upon repairing, there is major vibration and slight grawl with clicking noise in forward or reverse. Dealer said it was normal to have vibration/pulling to large vehicles. I have a great concern for the safety of my family while driving my 1998 toyota tacoma 4wd extra cab. Dealer stated that there have been several brake replacements on similar vehicles from 7000-16000 miles on vehicle; however, due to no formal complaints, nothing can be done. Due to this fact, it will cost from $300-400 to repair, becuase warranty ends 12month/12,000 miles.

Filed Jun 29, 1998 · Suspension, Transmission · CA

Chasis/leaf spring/rear axle is defective, the vehicle leans over a one inch degree to the drivers side, no one has to be in the vehicle, the dealer replaced the spring and fixed up the bed level, vehicle still leans over one half inch without anyone in. Dealer contacted six times or more and cannot duplicate the problem.