As you are driving the steering is stiff at various points while turning the wheel and requires some force to correct the steering. It is worse from a standing start. This problem has been traced to a bad steering intermediate shaft. Service bulletin number: t-sb-0057-12 or sb-0119-10 rev2. This problem also shows up as rattling noise, or steering being sloppy. I believe this a problem that will lead to injuries and loss of vehicle control. Please let the toyota, the federal safety agency [ about this important issue.
2007 Toyota Tacoma acceleration complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated when the brakes were applied to stop the vehicle, the rpms increased excessively and the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 67,724.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame snapped while driving 30 MPH, causing the vehicle to become difficult to stop when braking. The contact also stated that the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact called the manufacturer regarding any recalls for the vehicle. The manufacturer advised the contact that the VIN was included in every recall listed for the year, make and model including the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v388000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer informed the contact to set up an appointment with an authorized dealer to have the recall service performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 135,553.
2007 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to 5 recalls on vehicle *tgw the consumer stated over the last five years there were approximately five recalls on the vehicle and the dealer refused to remedy them, which made the vehicle almost worthless.
At highway speeds, during upshift from 4th to 5th or downshift from 5th to 4th, with clutch pedal depressed, engine rpms do one of the following: 1)remain constant, and then increase for several seconds before starting to decrease, 2)remain constant for several seconds, and then decrease, 3)decrease very slowly (far to long to execute a "clean" shift). While 2) and 3) are more of an annoyance likely due to poor engine control software, 1) is a serious safety concern in that engine speed (and vehicle speed) continue to increase despite the clutch pedal being depressed. "goosing" the accelerator does not appear to have any effect--the engine rpms wait several seconds before falling. In addition to the safety issue, you also wind up with a lot of clutch slippage because you are letting the clutch out while the engine/transmission are still engaged at a high RPM.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact was entering a parking space at 5 MPH when the brakes were applied and the vehicle abnormally accelerated into a building. The contact sustained minor injuries and was transported to the emergency room. The front end of the vehicle was severely damaged and the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that they would send an investigator to further inspect the failure. In addition, the manufacturer filed a claim on behalf of the contact. The failure mileage was 85,000.
2007 toyota tacoma sua (sudden unintended acceleration) my incident started from a near standstill with my right foot firmly on the brake. As a formally trained observer and troubleshooter of aircraft electronic systems, it is my opinion that this vehicle delivered uninitiated stimulus to the electronic throttle control system. I am 100% positive about this finding as I personally experienced this failure with a clear mind and excellent vantage point. I was finally able to stop this vehicle after violent and aggressive braking was applied while contacting a cement picnic table. This finally occurred just short of a 267 foot cliff/hill pointing into a reservoir. This is my second entry into the federal safety agency database concerning the unintended acceleration of a 2007 toyota tacoma. I have now been through the entire toyota process and have had all recalls and investigations performed. Damage from the accident due to sua has been repaired. Toyota findings were conclusive. "could not duplicate". This means they do not have to do anything at all. I have to date engaged in extensive research of this phenomenon and I am shocked as to the findings recently announced by ray lahood and nasa that exonerates electronics as a possible issue. I have been supporting, maintaining and troubleshooting electronic problems since 1980 and consider myself a credible professional technician. This was definitely an electronic ghost in the machine.
2007 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice related to floor mats *tgw the consumer stated he received a recall notice that stated an incompatible driver's side floor mat would be replaced if necessary and that the carpets would be cleaned. The consumer stated he signed a work order authorizing the repair. The next day, the consumer complained to the dealership, that no carpet modifications had taken place and the carpet was dirty. The accelerator pedal was too high to the point that he was having decreased control over the accelerator mechanism.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning, causing her to crash into a tree. The vehicle continued to accelerate until the contact placed the vehicle into park. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure, nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileages were 41,000. Updated 11/03/2011 *ln
While on a camping trip my 2007 toyota tacoma suffered a sudden unintended acceleration event. While applying the brakes and coming to a stop the tacoma suddenly accelerated and flew over two good size boulders a cast iron fire pit and came to a rest after hitting a solid concrete picnic table. A report was filed with coho campground hosts acting as to go on file with the washington state forestry department. This even occurred at the wynoochee dam and reservoir located in the pacific northwest of washington state. The truck was remanded to toyota of olympia washington and the insurance carrier was notified. The truck was due for the well documented toyota floor mat, gas pedal and braking acceleration override modification. Now listen carefully here...the floor mats were heavy duty rubber non-toyota brand mats. They were not impeding the gas pedal in any way shape or form. The truck accelerated instantly while braking and almost at a dead stop. Review of the federal safety agency findings on this issue are shocking. I did not hit the accelerator by mistake, there is a huge difference in the size, feel and consistency of these two incredibly different pedals. Many children and campers were present in this campground, the sheer luck that no one was killed is a matter of fate. The fact I am writing you from my living room and not a jail cell while being held for vehicular manslaughter is a miracle. This is not driver error, you have a bunch of 4 wheel time bombs out there traversing the nations highways. With over 30 years in technical electronic systems I assure you this truck accelerated from an almost dead stop while my right foot was on the gigantic break pedal, not the little tiny gas pedal. Hear me, believe me..... End of story.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma s45. The contact stated that while sitting idle and waiting with his foot on the brake pedal the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a pole. The driver did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and inspected by a manufacturers engineer who had not provided a response. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 71,900.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and attempting a turn, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warning and the contact crashed into a ditch. The vehicle was then inspected by a dealer and they advised him that an inspector would come and diagnose the failure. The conclusion from the inspection was that there were no mechanical errors. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact was driving up an incline approximately 55-60 MPH. The contact applied the brakes yet the vehicle would not respond. There was an abnormal increase in engine rpms and the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact shifted from fourth to third gear and the vehicle continued to accelerate. After numerous attempts, the vehicle eventually decelerated and came to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to locate a defect pertaining to the acceleration. The clutch was replaced on the vehicle. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that as the vehicle was shifted into drive, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where a third party engineer authorized by the manufacturer examined the vehicle. The engineer was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v388000 (vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal) prior to the crash. The vehicle was repaired for the body damages. The failure and current mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
1. Stopping at red light. 2. Engine suddenly accelerated while my right foot was on the brake. I have felt it kind of jump in the past but this was the first time I can say with confidence that the engine revved on its on own beyond my control. 3. After trying to shift it to neutral and park, I cut off the engine and started it again; engine stilled revved beyond my control. I cut off the engine again, pumped the accelerator, and restarted. This time the engine started normal RPM. Plan to take it to local dealership to have diagnostics performed.
We were pulling into a covered carport, and there was a bbq grill and house addition in front of us. My husband applied the brakes to his 2007 toyota tacoma and the vehicle accelerated causing us to hit the grill/addition that was in front of us. He had both feet jammed on the brake pedal and the vehicle did not stop until after we hit the grill/addition. This is the last time it happened because the vehicle is still sitting at the scene of the accident, we are too scared to drive it. Toyota and the insurance company have been contacted. Toyota recorded the complaint, told me that someone would call back in one business day...that did not happen I had to call them back. After reaching a person in the second claim department, he then took my statement again and said that the case was being transferred yet again and that someone would contact me in 10-14 business days. After that contact they will set up an inspection of the vehicle and toyota will issue a ruling 30 days after the inspection takes place. The gentleman said that he does not recommend that we fix the vehicle or drive it until the inspection takes place, but it is our choice. Well the dealership refuses to fix the vehicle until toyota resolves the claim so our hands are tied. We are hoping that the vehicle gets repaired and that toyota can guarantee that this will not happen again. But for now we are just waiting, and paying on a vehicle we cannot drive while they take their good old time to call us and set up an investigation....very frustrating. We received the recall floormat notice on or about the week of 8/30/2010 but were moving on 9/17 so decided to wait until after the move to schedule the appt. Needless to say that we didn't make it that far. I also feel it important to note that the floor mat is rubber has teeth on the back of it and was and is no where near the accelerator pedal. I do not believe that this is a floor mat issue I believe that this is a sudden acceleration issue.
2007 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes regarding recall on vehicle for carpet and acceleration issues *tgw the consumer did not believe the floor mats were the problem regarding the sudden acceleration issue. The consumer stated he noticed when he moved his foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal to slow down or stop, his foot would sometimes push the brake, but also overlapped and simultaneously pushed the brake pedal along with accelerator because of his shoe size. The consumer stated the pedals were designed too close together.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact received a recall notification associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v388000 (vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repairs.after the remedy repair, the contact observed that the accelerator pedal was difficult to engage properly due to the size. The contact measured the length of the accelerator pedal and detected that the pedal was reshaped three inches. The manufacturer was notified and they informed that the accelerator pedal modification was four inches. The contact had no resolution with the manufacturer in explaining the insufficient remedy repair performed by the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the floor mat became stuck under the accelerator pedal. The vehicle crashed into a neighbor's home as a result. The contact sustained minor bruises from the crash. Recently, the contact noticed that entire vehicle would vibrate when he depressed the accelerator pedal. The manufacturer advised that he take the vehicle into the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The current mileage was approximately 84,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Updated 09/09/10. *lj updated 09/10/10
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact was attempting to brake from unknown speeds while driving downhill when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The vehicle proceeded downhill where the vehicle crashed and ended up on top of a boulder. The steering wheel was damaged due to the rear axle being struck when the vehicle went over the boulder. The contact sustained injuries to his head and shoulders. The vehicle was towed to a service center by the insurance company a for an inspection of the damages and failure. A police report was available. The manufacturer advised they were unable to find the failure within the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and rear ended a vehicle in front. The vehicle continued to accelerate although the contact had his foot on the brake pedal. The contact called the dealership and was told that they would diagnose the problem and repair it. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 42,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that when attempted to pull out of his driveway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated when he depressed the accelerator pedal. The ground was wet so the contact was unable to control the vehicle and it stopped in a ditch. The vehicle was destroyed but not inspected. The currrent and failure mileages were 70,429.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH in a parking lot. A sudden acceleration occurred unexpectedly, and pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle continued to accelerate. When the accelerator and brake pedal were depressed the vehicle came to a stop. The contact stated the brake and accelerator pedals were positioned extremely close together, 2 inches apart which could possibly cause interference during application with a large foot. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 40,000.
I had come to a complete stop at a red light. With my foot on the brake, my 2007 toyota tacoma started to accelerate. I freaked out, thinking that I may have accidentally pushed down on the accelerator pedal. I moved my foot over to the left a little, with no change. I then looked down to make sure that my foot was not on the accelerator pedal. Luckily, the light changed not long after this incident. It has never occurred again.
Unintended acceleration. The vehicle started speeding up like cruise control was engaged even after the gas pedal released. The only way to disengage was to pump the gas pedal until it released.
Unexpected acceleration incident at approx 12:30 pm, friday, 12 mary 2010 in virginia beach va. Road dry, traction good. Speed limit 35 but I had begun slowing (coasting) in anticipation of red light as I approached an intersection. When light changed to red began to brake and experienced rapid pulsing of the brake system (somewhat similar to operation of anti-lock brakes on icy roads) at about 2nd or 3rd pulse, engine RPM increased rapidly from approx 1200 RPM to 4000 RPM plus. Cut the ignition and brought vehicle to a safe stop. Interval to car ahead had opened as I slowed prior to braking so was able to stop without collision, but would have rear-ended car ahead if I had been an normal interval when this incident occurred.
I have a toyota on recall for floor mats. I did not have the toyota floor mats, not provided when purchased. On 2/12/10 40k maintenance was done on my vehicle I expressed concern about the accelerate / brake issue that toyota was having said my vehicle was not on the recall list. I asked the adviser if the mechanic would please check the accelerator & brakes while performing the maintenance check, he stated he that it would be done with the inspection. Upon receiving my toyota from the service adviser, I again asked if it had been done. He stated that my toyota was in perfect condition. Prior to the accident, I did not notice any problem with either the accelerator or braking system. On the morning of 2/26/10 approximately 10:15 - 10:30 I was taking my child to school. I parked my toyota in a car space and took her to class. I returned to my vehicle to drive home. I was wearing my seat belt. I stepped on the brake, started the truck, shifted to reverse and gentle tapped the accelerator. The truck accelerated out of control at least 53 ft backwards into a tree. I tried to stop the vehicle with the brakes but the didn't work. I remember glancing forward for a split second to make sure my foot was completely on the brake pedal and applying additional pressure turning back around and then the back of my truck hit the tree. Per police there was a 53 ft skid mark from one of my tires. Tires were still spinning per witnesses after car hit the tree. I turned off the truck. At that point the fire & ambulance arrived and shortly after that the police. Police report. I do not know the exact speed I was traveling. I do not know the exact mileage on the truck.
Periodically the vehicle will attempt to accelerate I.e. The engine will rev up as if the accelerator pedal was being depressed when the brake was applied. This has occurred three or four times since I purchased the vehicle on 1/9/10. The majority of the time this has happened at low speeds like when I was in a parking lot but the most recent incident happened when I tried to make a sudden stop to avoid a puppy in the middle of the road. I was unable to stop in a safe period of time. If there had been another vehicle or person in front of me I would have been unable to avoid hitting them. If I continue to press firmly on the brake the acceleration will stop but the time it takes to stop is greatly increased.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) vehicle information: year: 2007 make: tacoma acc cab 4x4 v6 VIN:[xxx] current mileage: 54,320 dealer information: toyota of the black hills 601 e. Omaha po box 1765 rapid city, sd 57701 605‑342‑2490 vehicle condition: stationary, transmission in gear, brake applied, at engine ideal, with or without air condition or heater on problem: suddenly without warning, engine RPM increases to between 200-300 RPM causing the vehicle to lurch forward consequences: example 1: during winter, while sitting stationary at a slippery intersection, this sudden increase has slid me out into oncoming traffic. Example 2: while stationary at a stop light, the sudden lurch forced me forward coming close to hitting the vehicle in front of me. Example 3: while being marshaled forward inch by inch by an employee of a quick oil change chain the sudden lurch forward caused the employee to jump out of the way to avoid injury. Attempted correction: this problem, which occurs on regular bases, noticed within the first 100 miles of the first month of purchase. I have brought this to the attention of my toyota dealer service managers sheila malone and les nelson numerous times. They stated that similar 'problems have occurred on other toyota models and toyota would wait to fix problem when they get enough complaints'. I sent three letters to toyota (28 may 2008, 30 november 2008, 10 december 2009) describing the problem in more detail; I have not received a response as of yet.
On or about february 6, 2010, a 2007 toyota tacoma was being driven in los angeles, ca when the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed. Both the driver and passenger died from the injuries. Updated 04/05/10 *bf *tr update 9/28/11*cw according to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed due to the wet road conditions. Updated ivoq 08/23/10
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