2004 Toyota Tacoma tires complaints

Filed Oct 11, 2005 · Brakes, Tires · 1,798 miles · MA

Purchased new 2004 toyota tacoma on 1/24/05. At 1,577.8 miles, right rear brake drum and wheel covered with gear oil. Repaired at toyota of greenfield, ma. 01302, phone 413‑772‑0231 2/17/05. Began leaking again on 2/21/05, at 1844.6 miles. Returned to greenfield on 2/28/05 at 2284 miles. Contacted dealer again on 4/8/05 at 67345.9 miles brake drum and tire still covered with oil. Dealer said keep driving it and the leak will go away. Contacted toyota consumer service on 4/14/05 case #[xxx]. Received no follow up correspondence form fabiola. Vehicle continued to leak gear oil and handle poorly when braking. Contacted new dealer(toyota of colchester, ct.) on 5/27/05. Vehicle repaired on 6/2/05 at 8,188 miles. Contacted dealer again on 6/29/05 at 9085.1 miles. Vehicles was picked up on 7/11/05. Tries rotated on vehicle on 9/26/05 at 17,266.4 miles. Found oil on brake shoes and inside of brake drum severely glazed. New case filed on 7/28/05 case # [xxx] with salvadore. I am still driving a vehicle with the integrity of the braking system is compromised. And have not received a reasonable resolution to this problem from toyota motor company. Is it a common practice for an auto maker to let a consumer knowingly drive an unsafe vehicle. Unfortunately I am still paying on a brand new vehicle that I do not feel safe driving. The regional field service technician, joe lacefield from toyota motor company has been unavailable by phone for the last week 1‑973‑464‑0938. I would like my money returned for this vehicle in full. I feel that I have been more than patient in trying to resolve this matter with toyota motor company. V.I.n. # [xxx]. *jb updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Apr 8, 2004 · Tires · 10,800 miles · CA

Vehicle was equipped with 4 goodyear wrangler tires, size p205/75r15, dot # m6ulf00r1203. The outer sidewall on the right rear tire completely exploded. There was no puncture. Consumer was able to pull over to the right.