2005 Toyota Tacoma: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Nov 6, 2015 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · AL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While driving 30 MPH, another vehicle attempted to turn and the contact crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The ABS warning light illuminated. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven from the crash scene and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2014 · Brakes · 53,000 miles · NV · crash

It was clear and dry on the day of the accident. The hov lane was dry and newly paved. I was traveling approximately 65-60 mpg when I saw brake lights. I began to decelerate and step on the brakes at about 300 feet. Suddenly, I noticed that the vehicle in front of me was not stopping, but rather that it had already stopped! At approximately 200 feet away from the car, I pressed my brake petal to the floor. At 20 feet behind him, I said to myself that my vehicle had enough room to stop before hitting him. But something happened at this point. It felt like someone was pushing my vehicle from the back (it was not being pushed), or the vehicle accelerated, or that the ABS system released the pressure on the brakes. The result was that I rear-ended the vehicle. Although our airbags deployed, neither I nor my passenger had contact with the airbags. I was probably going less than 15 MPH at impact. When braking, I never felt the tattle-tell feeling of a pulsating brake pedal when the ABS system goes into effect. I have had problems with the ABS system in the past when driving in 4-wheel drive in snow and driving off road. The ABS system would take the braking control away from me, which has caused some problems. This happened in 2009 (off road) and 2010 in deep snow. I took the vehicle to the dealership to examine my braking and ABS system. They could not find any problems. If the ABS is at fault, this would be the first time since 2010 and the first time on dry road. The specifications for my vehicle say that it only takes 126 feet to make a stop. The vehicle was totaled and sold by the insurance company. They will hold it for only 4 days for investigation. The vehicle was recalled and serviced for similar problems in the past. I contacted the toyota regional office on 02/27/2014, but they will not do an investigation.

Filed Mar 11, 2010 · Brakes · 10 miles · OH

Braking is too slow. When stopping under dry conditions this vehicle takes too long to stop. Dealer was notified. Dealer stated that was 'normal' for anti-lock braking systems. Dealer would not take any action. To improve braking ABS brakes were disabled by removing fuse. Even with this braking to a stop takes longer than with other vehicles under same conditions. This problem is on-going and has nearly caused several rear-end collisions.

Filed Feb 8, 2010 · Brakes · 6,000 miles · CO

2005 toyota tacoma vehicle is extremely difficult to stop in inclement weather when snow covers road surface or driving through standing water vehicle is almost imposible to stop. Reported to toyota dealer and was told it was a normal condition because of ABS. Nothing has been done to correct this condition

Filed Jun 12, 2009 · Engine, Suspension · 25,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While driving between 35-40 MPH, the contact heard a loud knocking and grinding noise outside of the vehicle. In addition, the check engine and ABS warning indicators were illuminated on the instrument panel. Suddenly, the vehicle stalled and the warning indicators remained lit until the engine was turned off. Roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the rear pinion and gear failed. The vehicle was repaired, but was taken to an authorized dealer on two separate occasions for identical failures. The vehicle was repaired twice under warranty. The failure mileage was 25,000 and current mileage was 82,000.

Filed Apr 29, 2008 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While driving 20 MPH uphill, the rear of the vehicle slid out of control. As a result, the vehicle flipped over. The contact stated that there was ice patches on the road and the ABS brakes did not engage. As of april 29, 2008, the dealer had not inspected or repaired the vehicle. The driver sustained a neck injury and bruises on her left inner thigh. The current and failure mileages were 35,000. The VIN was unavailable.