2005 Toyota Tacoma: brake failure

Filed May 4, 2016 · Brakes · 53,000 miles · SC

There has been "recall' on these vehicles regarding excessive frame rusting. This car was "inspected" and found not to have a defect. A few weeks later the brakes failed due to brake line rust though. The brake line (front brakes) with the problem was mounted on the frame. The brakes failed when I was exiting a parking lot and descending a short hill to the main street. I was unable to stop the car before it entered the street but fortunately there was no traffic at the time.

Filed Apr 30, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 139,152 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the brakes failed and the steering wheel vibrated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Also, the contact stated that the front passenger side tire wobbled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,152.

Filed Jan 11, 2013 · Acceleration · 59,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated after shifting her vehicle in reverse gear, the rpms increased. The contact shut the vehicle off and restarted it three times and it began to function normally; however, within in minutes while driving approximately 35 to 40 MPH the accelerator pedal jammed without warning. The contact immediately placed the vehicle into neutral gear after the brakes failed. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was approximately 59,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2006 · Brakes · 8,050 miles · PA

Thiswas my second report on this incident. I took the vehicle to be serviced for the last incident where the front brakes failed, the dealership technician said the loss was due to an after-market security/remote system that I had installed by a tidy car. They suggested I have this disconnected. After having the system disconnected I took the vehicle to the local automatic car wash. When leaving the car wash I experiences loss of brakes as I pulled into traffic. Third time I've lost brakes when rotors got wet.

Filed Dec 27, 2005 · Brakes · 7,177 miles · PA · crash

On two occasions the brakes have failed in wet conditions. The first occurred when going through standing water of about 5" under normal temperature. The second occurred after going through a car wash in temperature of 39 degrees. After going through the car was I was traveling about 5 MPH through a parking lot to park in front of a convenience store, the truck stuck the curb, and nearly struck propane tanks stored in front of store. After drying the vehicle and waiting about 15 minutes I proceeded to the intersection in front of business and brakes failed again.

Filed Jun 16, 2005 · Brakes · 100 miles · OH

Dt:total brake failure. While driving in parking lot at low speed hit brakes and brake pedal went to floor. Vehicle finally stopped after being steered on concrete abutment. Did not have any property damages or accident, but there was brake failure. Had towed vehicle to dealership where he purchased vehicle. Dealer tested it, and could not duplicate the total brake failure, but did note that the brake pressure was weak, and the pedal had to be put to the floor to stop. Because they were unable to duplicate total brake failure they could not repair.