2007 Toyota Tacoma: jerking or lurching

Filed Mar 16, 2018 · Steering · 124,000 miles · OH

Last week I noticed tightness in the steering of my 07 toyota tacoma intermittently. It progressively worsened and at times would be very "jerky". Yesterday it was tight nearly my entire way to work. I called and made an appointment to have it checked. On my way to the repair shop, as I was turning out of a parking lot, the truck started to turn fine but all of a sudden got very stiff and jerked. I wasn't expecting it and almost hit a mailbox . The quote for my repair, which includes a lower steering shaft, coupler, bolts and required alignment, is $820.00. As I was looking online to make sure that this was a legitimate pricing quote, I noticed that this seems to be an issue with the toyota tacoma between the years of 005-2014. This is a definite safety issue and needs to have a recall issued.

Filed Sep 22, 2015 · Suspension · 120,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the rear end jerked while driving. The contact also stated that the part for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) was not available for the repair. The manufacturer informed that it was unknown when the part would become available. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed May 12, 2015 · Steering · PA

The intermediate steering shaft has corroded at the u-joint due to insufficient protection and poor design. This has resulted in stiff, jerky steering that poses a driving hazard, and is a significant expense to replace.

Filed Apr 21, 2015 · Suspension · 115,900 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked violently. The failure recurred several times. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,590. Updated 6/30/15*cn updated 10/06/2017

Filed Mar 8, 2010 · Acceleration · 100 miles · SD

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.

Filed Feb 17, 2010 · Acceleration, Suspension · 15,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma which was purchased brand new. He stated that while he was utilizing the 4-wheel drive and attempting to accelerate making either a left or right turn at any speed over 5 MPH, the vehicle would jerk as if it was resistant to accelerating. When driving over any type of bump in the road, the vehicle would shake violently and would exhibit a banging noise similar to clanging metal. Upon startup, there was a buzzing noise coming from the vehicle. The dealer stated that they would have to remove the leaf spring and lubricate the components, unknown to the contact, in order to investigate the failure. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. There were no recalls. The failure mileage was under 15,000 and current was 62,340.

Filed Feb 17, 2010 · Engine, Steering · VA

I have a 2007 toyota tacoma. Since I have owned it, when I drive, the steering feels loose. It seems like I am constantly trying to maintain a straight line, more so than on any other car I have owned. Also, when I stop, sometimes the engine feels like it downshifts and lurches forward a little bit.

Filed Feb 17, 2010 · Transmission · 11,500 miles · CA

2007 tacoma,,[still under warranty,after a full stop ,the tacoma will lurch forward after a time of from 5 to 30= seconds.[transmission ,or electronics] I have had this problem since july of 2008,when I bought the truck. I have had it in and filed a complaint with toyota. They have not replied to my charges .

Filed Feb 16, 2010 · Acceleration · 6,303 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

While sitting at a traffic light, I removed my foot from the brake to ease forward. The accelerator drew away from my foot and the vehicle lurched forward, causing me to hit the vehicle in front of me. My airbag deployed, burning me and breaking my left hand.

Filed Jan 27, 2010 · Transmission · 38,000 miles · NJ

After pulling into a parking spot, prior to changing the gear from drive to park, the engine revved up violently on it's own. My foot was no longer on the accelerator. Luckily, I was able to apply hard and fast pressure to the brake pedal as soon as the engine roared, and put the truck in park before lurching into the brick wall in front of me. I turned the truck off, and restarted it. It started normally, and I had no more problems with it. This happened in the summer of 2009, and hasn't happened since. I marked it up as being some strange eletro-mechanical anomoly, but after receiving toyota's ridiculous 'floor-mat' explanation and hearing how wide-spread this problem was, I wanted to go on record that the 2007 toyota tacoma suffers from the same unexplained safety hazard as the vehicles listed in the january 2010 toyota recall. It would have been bad enough hitting that wall, but someone could have been walking in front of me. This is not a good thing.

Filed Feb 23, 2008 · Acceleration · PA

I've noticed that my 2007 toyota tacoma extended cab will on occasion lurch forward while at a complete stop. It seems to happen when the air conditioner or defrost unit is activated. I assume it is the increase in engine speed when the compressor kicks in. To date I just have to push harder on the brake peddle. I hope it doesn't get any worse. When it happens as it does suddenly, it usually catches you off guard. If your reaction time isn't fast enough or you panic, you could lose control of the vehicle. When it happens, the vehicle will usually move about 6" ahead.

Filed Dec 31, 2007 · Suspension, Transmission · 1,200 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle would vibrate excessively. While idling, the vehicle would dramatically jerk forward. The failures grew progressively worse when the brakes were applied. The dealer stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle; however, they replaced three tires. Immediately after the repair, the failure recurred and the vehicle stalled and then restarted immediately. He took the vehicle to a different dealer, but they would not perform an inspection. He filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 1,200 and current mileage was 15,631.