1999 Toyota Tacoma transmission problems

Filed May 13, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 225,000 miles · KY

Bought 99 toyota tacoma truck.verified with dealer who did the frame exam in 2014 for rust. At 207000 miles. It passed imspectiom in 2014??? Now 4 yrs later and 18000 additional miles, it's rusted in half?

Filed Dec 26, 2017 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · NC

Premature failure of drive shaft universal joints at 160,000 miles

Filed Sep 11, 2015 · Body, Transmission · 119,000 miles · GA

My 1999 tacoma has just been declared unsafe to drive by a local repair shop due to excessive rust on the frame (I brought it to the shop to have some A/C work done). As part of the toyota service program, the truck was inspected last in october 2013, and passed the corrosion test. At that point the truck had 106,000 miles. I had purchased the truck afterwards, based on this inspection being done by toyota and passing. The truck now has 119,000 miles on it, and it is not safe to drive. I called toyota corporate and they stated that since the truck is now outside the 15-year coverage period, I have no options. I shared that the truck was inspected by them and that it is nearly impossible for a truck to go from no rust issue to significant rust issue in less than 2 years and less than 14,000 miles. She (phyllis) agreed with me and said that she would be frustrated also and that it makes sense that this shouldn't have happened, but it is now outside of the period so I have no options.

Filed May 26, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 215,078 miles · NJ

Frame rust by rear driver leaf spring connection and obvious rust all over frame.

Filed Aug 16, 2004 · Transmission · CO

While driving my 5 speed 3.4l tacoma in 3rd gear I get a slight vibration other than normal between 40-45. It is only in 3rd gear that this occurs and a transmission flush has been performed to somewhat remedy the problem.

Filed Jul 28, 2004 · Transmission · WA

While driving at any speed manual clutch failed, didn't shift properly from the first to second gear. Dealer was notified.

Filed Apr 8, 2004 · Transmission · 76,000 miles · CO

The rear axle seals are leaking. The rear axle fluid is dripping on the brake drum. This is throwing the rear axle fluid onto the shoe, causing the brakes to lock up. The driver almost had an accident as a result. *ak this incident occurred snowy weather while making a turn. The rear end would lock up at slow speeds and wouldn't unlock until it was given gas to start up again. When the brakes locked, the vehicle slid into the curb. *sc

Filed Dec 23, 2003 · Body, Electrical · WA

1999 toyota tacoma, failing clear coat. Causing truck to completely rust-out. 4-wheel drive not installed during assembly. Tail light fuse blows out everytime I hook up a trailer

Filed Feb 6, 2003 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · TX

I purchased a used toyota 1999 tacoma from an individual which he purchased brand new with an extended warranty. I'm having problems with a oil leak from a seal in my engine. The dealership says in order for the repair to be covered w/the extended warranty the name has to be changed from the original owner. My truck has been sitting at the dealership now going on 6 weeks. I'm really getting the runaroound from these people and it's unacceptable. The warrranty was purchased with the truck and it should stay with the truck... Prior to all of this I had a 5 dollar censor go out which was covered by the extended warranty and I re'cd a letter of notification of the repair under extended warranty with my name on the form.. I do not understand now that the repair is major they are refusing to repair? It's not right to me the consumer and it's totally unacceptible...

Filed Mar 12, 2001 · Transmission · NM

This is to clarify the federal safety agency odi #742258, filed by me on 3/11/01. I was driving south on 35w from st. Paul minnesota at approximately 7 am. The temperature was close to zero and it was snowing lightly. I had gone about 75 miles when I came upon packed snow and random patches of ice on the highway. I had passed several cars in the ditch. I was reasonably worried about my safety, so I attempted to pull the lever to engage my 4-wheel drive. It would not engage. I pulled hard, but not as hard as I could, fearing that something would break. I continued to drive in 2-wheel for another 10-20 minutes. The highway was still icy and I had passed more cars in the ditch. I tried again to engage the 4-wheel drive and again could not. I did not try again for another half hour and when I did, it engaged. I reported the incident to scott nichols' service manager, who phoned toyota. He told me that they said they had had 'a few' similar reports from drivers in cold areas, but that no accidents had resulted.