2010 Toyota Tacoma brakes problems

Filed Sep 28, 2023 · Body, Brakes · 132,000 miles · ME

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for State Inspection however, the vehicle failed the inspection due to cracks to the driver’s and passenger’s side sub frame, and corroded brake lines. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that both the driver’s and passenger’s side sub frame and brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that an unstated recall had expired, and the previous vehicle owner was notified, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

Filed Oct 21, 2021 · Brakes · FL

Stepping on the break sometimes I have a good firm brake pedal others seem to go almost to the floor. Talking with a mechanic he had told me that there was numerous Toyota tacomas with the same issue. I have tried bleeding the brakes and still have the same symptoms I would think this would be a safety issue.

Filed Nov 29, 2018 · Brakes · 107,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. While driving 25 MPH, the contact was unable to depress the brake pedal. The contact mentioned that the plastic piece underneath the emergency brake loosened and went underneath the brake pedal. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2018 · Brakes · 82,500 miles · VA

While driving 70 MPH on the interstate, my drivers side brake line completely broke off. This was due to excessive rust. The truck is only 8 years old. The truck frame had been sprayed with the anti rust coating by toyota a year prior. The brake line was not covered in the toyota frame rust recall. This is a very serious condition and I had no prior indications that the brake line was faulty.

Filed Nov 28, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 67,500 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. While depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop and continued to accelerate while driving down an incline. The rpms increased while the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle was shifted into neutral. The vehicle was turned off and restarted normally. The contact stated that it sounded as if the throttle was stuck. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,500.

Filed Jul 8, 2016 · Brakes, Suspension · NM

Cpsc: 2010 toyota tacoma: consumer stated the left rear brake is rubbing against a piece of metal that is attached to the frame. *ss the consumer stated the brake line rubbed against a piece of metal when the springs on the vehicle flexed. The brake line was damaged due to the rubbing and may at some point, rupture. It appeared the damaged brake line, was caused by the defective springs or poor placement of the brake line in relationship to the piece of metal.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the ABS light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the results were unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Dec 2, 2014 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. While driving various speeds on a slippery surface, the rear passenger side brake became inoperable. As a result, the vehicle started to sway from side to side. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2013 · Brakes · 51,000 miles · GA · crash

Anti lock feature not allowing adequate braking during emergency stop. Applied brake pedal hard and vehicle would not stop resulting in crash (minor. Tested feature later after accident with similar result..

Filed Mar 5, 2013 · Brakes · DC · crash

Email re the 2010 toyota tacoma brake/accelerator problems-configured too close together causing out of control accident. Located four similar problems on the federal safety agency database, dealer refuses to address issue. Toyota corrected problem in 2011. *smd the dealer corrected the problem, by using smart stop technology.