2015 Toyota Tacoma engine complaints

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Engine · 5,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the engine stalled without warning. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Dec 26, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 670 miles · CA

Electrical wiring was eaten by some kind of rodent - twice! Dash panel lights came on, so I took it to the dealer since it was new. Dealer reported that the electrical wiring had been eaten by some kind of rodent. The repair was make ($500.53 discounted), and the first night the truck was back in front of the house - it happened again. We live in the city with many vehicles parted in the street. I have lived in the same house for over 27 years and have always had a vehicle parked in my drive way with no rodent problem. Why now? Why this vehicle? According to a dealer service person (and collaborated on-line), car manufacturers (toyota included) are trying to become more "green" and have begun using more peanut and soy products in the manufacturing of its wire insulation and rubber hoses - thus attracting animals. Also, the design of this v6 engine has a space just under the engine cover that small animals fine inviting and warm. The animal go into this space and naught on the wires that are present. My local dealer covered the second repair, and was great to work with. However, there seems to be a design/manufacturing issue that is out of the control of the dealer. My solution = fill the space with chicken wire. So far. So good.