2007 Toyota Tacoma brakes problems

Filed Jun 10, 2022 · Body, Brakes · MS

The entire chassis is rusted underneath. This vehicle is only 14 years old and the brake lines are completely rusted, the rear bumper cross arm that holds the frame from side to side is rusted. Multiple parts under the rear are having to be replaced due to the rust!

Filed Feb 8, 2022 · Body, Brakes · NY

I was totally aware of the recall for these year models of Tacoma and I brought the truck in several times to have the frame inspected and asked for it to be replaced. The folks at Dorschel Automotive group turned me away saying it did not meet the "rust perforation standard." Lo and behold, when Dorschel was bought by Bob Johnson Auto Group, the first time I took it in they recognized that the frame was entirely rotted and would not pass inspection. At this point, I called Toyota Customer Service and they said they would not honor the recall as it is outside the window of time. Yet this is not a matter of me not taking proper action. I did. I did my due diligence and I am being harmed by the negligence of the service managers at Dorschel. I made Toyota aware that the frame inspection was not done properly. I could see visible rust and I made mention of that. Now I am in a really tough spot. The truck only has around 130K miles on it and planty of useful life but for this faulty frame. Consumer stated attempted to access the benefits under the warranty recall.

Filed Nov 30, 2017 · Brakes · 5 miles · NH

On 29 nov. 2017, while driving back from an errand, the ab brake warning system turned on. At that instance, I lost the braking capability of my truck. Fortunately, I was near my home and managed to park the vehicle in my driveway, using the parking brake and pumping on the brake pedal.

Filed Mar 3, 2017 · Brakes, Suspension · WV

Toyota tacoma truck 2007 has frame rust that can and will eventually cause a fatality if it hasn't already. I warn owners of these vehicles to start looking for rust for I will assure you that you will be the fincial looser in the long run of thing! Please do not purchase without looking elsewhere. These are toys and dangerous.

Filed Feb 28, 2017 · Body, Brakes · WV

The frame of this truck is extremely rusted and has been for some time. Have spent a great deal on parts due to the rust and now it is considered as a dangerous vehicle. I have tried to get toyota's attention about this safety issue but they keep turning me away. I have also noticed that on the internet and folks around my community who own the same type vehicle is rusted as well. Please! I need someone to contact toyota about this dangerous issue.

Filed Nov 21, 2016 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the anti-lock brakes failed to properly function. When the brake pedal was applied, there was an abnormal noise and it was difficult to depress several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 174,420 miles · TN

After driving on the highway for a few minutes at ~70 MPH, the ABS light run red on. When the light turned on the computer thought the car was in a bad situation and locked the brake pedal. This caused the brakes to not function and made the car almost impossible to stop. Whenever the car was able to be slowed down to about 19 MPH, the light would turn off and the brakes would start to function normally. This happened once a week for 3 weeks in 2015 and again in february of 2016. It happened again in april 2016. This problem did not happen at low speed and it would not happen twice in the same day, even during the same conditions. I went to wolfchase toyota to fix the problem. They decided not to do anything about it. I went to principal toyota and they said they had never seen the problem before. They said that they could reset the computer or put in a new one ($3000). They reset it and for the past few months it has worked.

Filed Nov 8, 2015 · Brakes · GA

My brakes are spongy and go to the floor and took to a toyota certified shop and cannot locate the problem

Filed Jul 14, 2015 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the brake pedal was unresponsive and extended to the floorboard. The contact stated that the brake pedal constantly had to be pumped to ensure the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure several times and was unable to provide a remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Brakes, Suspension · 87,323 miles · MS · crash

After a couple of months I started experiencing a loud "squeak" coming from the rear of the vehicle and a "whistle" at speeds of 65-80mph. I contacted dealer and took it in for them to troubleshoot the issues. After about 4 months of ownership along with the above mentioned problems I started noticing a heavy vibration at slow speeds. I bought new tires, front end alignment, and had tires balanced as per my dealers recommendation. Then the acceleration issues started..... I took it back to my dealership and they performed the "floor mat fix". The vibrations just kept getting worse and the constant visits to my dealer and calls to toyota's corporate office always ending with the "that's normal for these trucks" saying. The other day I was returning home and I was approaching a curve I removed my foot from the accelerator and depressed the brake pedal and slowed down to take the curve, I went to accelerate through the curve and my truck was not turning. The rear tires were locked even though my foot was off the brake which by that happening I had no control over where I was going. ... I ended up not being able to steer around the curve and went straight through someone's yard taking out a mailbox and sliding sideways into a tree crushing the passenger side of my truck. Called toyota's customer support and reported the locking up off my rear end, the failure of the anti lock system, and the loss of steering. All I got for my troubles was a rude "well there's nothing we can do" (as always). I have had nothing but problems since I purchased this truck. Toyota needs to address all of the issues that has plagued the tacomas from day one. I have contacted a lawyer and have been instructed that a class action suit needs to be filed against toyota by all of us. My email is [xxx] if you want to pursue this with me contact me. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).