In january 2007 I purchased a new 2006 toyota tacoma. Since this time I have noticed on multiple occasions that when I am sitting at a stop, the truck lunges forward. I have never experienced this sensation with other vehicles I have owned or driven, but thought that maybe I was taking my foot off the brake pedal enough to allow the truck to move forward. My wife, who rarely drives the truck; however, has experienced the same issue. Because it has happened enough, I know enough not to get too close to a car in front of me when I am sitting at a light or stop sign. That being said, I just read an article in a newspaper that stated that there are other 2006 tacoma drivers that have experienced similar situations, some of which may have LED to crashes. For that reason, I have decided to report my situation as well.
2006 Toyota Tacoma brakes complaints
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Rear hydraulic brakes squeal when reversing after vehicle sat overnight.
2006 toyota tacoma took to dealer. Brakes extremely spongy. Almost had accident on two occasions,vehicle would not stop. Technician at dealership checked brakes ,stated he could not duplicate. I took the technician on road test to demonstrate condition. He stated brake fade shown was normal, because I do not agree because of near accidents experienced by me.
Brakes always squeal noisily when damp after first starting truck, especially if backing up.
After setting overnight, backing up the brakes squeal. This happens only if the weather is damp.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the brakes squeal when driving in reverse. The failure only occurs when the vehicle is cold. The toyota dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The engine size and current mileage were unknown. The failure mileage was 500.
Dt*: the contact stated while braking, the brake pedal went to the floor. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined the master cylinder was defective. The consumer had the vehicle repaired. Updated 12/01/06.
Applied brake pedal as I approached an intersection with a red light and could not stop, causing my vehicle to rear end a stopped vehicle. My vehicle also picked up acceleration when I applied the brake a second time. I had to shut the vehicle off in order to stop it from climbing up the rear of the vehicle ahead of me. Police officer at the scene verified this observation afterward indicating a mechanical problem and noted same on the police report. My brand new vehicle was purchased less than two weeks before this accident, towed back to the dealership after the accident and remains there awaiting an inspection by the manufacturer.
Brakes failed causing a crash. The vehicle was totaled.
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