Problems with 2007 Toyota Tacoma SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma prerunner. the contact stated that while applying the brakes, the vehicle abnormally launched forward. he also stated that when applying the brakes, the vehicle would lunge as if the vehicle was struck from the rear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileages was 81,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph. there was an abrupt stop; the rear wheels locked without warning. the anti-lock brake system failed to engage. the vehicle swayed off of the road into a small ditch. the driver was able to resume operation. the contact was concerned about the safety risk. the failure mileage was 23,000. updated 4/30/10 *cn updated 05/10/10.*jb

Sunday after 2009 christmas, we went to church. as we pull into the church parking lot and getting ready to back in one of the parking lot and our car toyota tacoma accelerate all of sudden with rapid speed and slam into the rear bumper of another parked vehicle (honda accord). no one was hurt but our tacoma front bumper and honda's rear bumper was damaged. after that our truck brake light remain blinking and we can hear some clicking noise. we called police and reported the incident. we also left a note for honda's owner to call police for further claim to fix they bumper. the following monday, we took our truck to nearest toyota dealer (lakenorman toyota dealer over huntersville, nc) to have them check on our truck. the technician had to adjust something with brake and he told us that, the accident was likely caused by brake or gas pedal being stuck. i requested him to put that in writing and he was not willing to do so. we requested statefarm claim adjuster to file the claim to toyota's claim department and they sent letter. *tr

Moving very slowly downhill on a snow-covered driveway. depressed brake pedal, but abs failed to engage. brakes locked-up instantly, causing an approximately 200ft slide, hitting utility pole and guard rail. about one week later, brakes locked again (abs failed to engage), but i was ready for it and immediately let off and reapplied pressure. this time abs did engage. i have since tested the brakes on slick surfaces in safe zones. only three times did abs fail, and the two times that i let off and re-applied the brakes, the abs engaged at that point in time. each time the abs failed, it was while moving downhill. the issue for me is that i do not know how to react when braking in critical situations: do i pump the brakes as for w/o abs, or steadily hold brakes as one would with functioning abs. i took the vehicle (2007 toyota tacoma) to dealer, but they said brakes looked ok. *tr

My 2 1/2 year old toyota tacoma with 22188 miles needed the rear brakes adjusted today. i asked that why they needed to be adjusted because i know drum brakes have an automatic adjuster whenever the emergency brake is used that i use quite often. i was told by the technician that "although my tacoma is equipped with an automatic rear brake adjuster, all tacoma's do not self adjust. the failure of this to not adjust caused me to have to pump the brakes before getting full braking power. when asked why they would not fix them i was also told that then they would need to issue recalls for all toyota tacoma's because the problem is widespread. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. while driving 35 mph the vehicle flipped on the side and the contact landed into a ditch. the contact said the vehicle had brake problems; however, the dealer stated that nothing was wrong with the brakes. the crash was reported to a local sheriff. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 30,000. the current mileage was 75,000. updated 06/03/10*bf updated 06.07/10*jb

2007 toyota tacoma accelerated aggressively when approaching a left turn after slightly pressing the gas. it continued to accelerate after taking foot off the gas and applying brakes. was unable to slow truck sufficiently to make it around the corner and struck a light pole. truck was totaled. injuries were fairly minor - shoulder/neck stiffness, scratches, bruises, etc. incident occurred in torrance, california (torrance collision report). reported to toyota customer service - case #1001122516. i did not follow up on a complaint at the time because the toyota accelerator problems were not published and i was unaware of how to escalate the issue. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. while driving 50 mph, the contact applied the brakes at a red light and the vehicle failed to stop. this was the first time the brakes failed. as a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. the front end and the doors were destroyed. the insurance adjuster has not made a determination at this time. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 25,000. the consumer stated the driver of the suv he hit was injured. the consumer vehicle was totaled. updated 09/18/08. *jb

2007 tacoma 4x4 4 door trd. driver approached red light attempted to step on brakes to stop and they did not work. driver ran through red light and noticed black smoke from engine compartment, then flames. took about a mile, while the engine was on fire, to stop the vehicle by downshifting and e-brake. had no prior brake problems with vehicle. insurance is doing investigation at this time. fire department advised the heaviest fire damage was located near the brake line and master cylinder area. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. while driving 15-20 mph downhill, the rear of the vehicle slid out of control then flipped over on the passenger side. there was bout 10-12 inches of snow on the road. as of april 29, 2008, the dealer had not inspected or repaired the vehicle. the driver sustained a sprained neck, injured sternum and a contusion on her left inner thigh. the current and failure mileages were 26,000.

Soft brakes on my 2007 toyota tacoma. it seems that the truck not responding to braking as you try to stop. i had a couple of close calls but luckily no accidents. i searched on the internet to see if others are concerned about the brakes on these trucks and it turns out to be a major issue. car and driver magazine reported the same problem in there february 2007 issue. i believe that these brakes could cause injury and it should be investigated. *tr

toyota tacoma 2007 v6 4 door truck ,14000 mille .driving 20 mph taking left turn pushed the brakes when vehicle fully engaged the throttle engine rev @ 7,000rpm brakes would not work!! stepped on brakes with 180lb no brakes!! lost control in front of orange parl mall truck flipped into on coming traffic rolled 2 times and totaled. driver suffers from back injuries. *tr see also 10219540 *dsy

I have a 2007 tacoma pick-up truck. the brakes have faded or malfunctioned 4 times with the vehicle. the dealership has looked at it and the factory reps have looked at it and cant find anything wrong. i went through one intersection and crossed two meridians into traffic with no brakes or very little. it also did it one time behind a semi whre i could not stop as he was braking. it seems to act up when the air-conditioning is on along with the cruise control or just the air-conditioning. i cant really tell when it is going to happen. eventually, i am going to get killed or someone else is. please help respectfully, andrew w. ejma smc usn retired *tr

When stopped at idle engine speed, my 2007 toyota tacoma dbl cab prerunner v6 will surge / lunge suddenly. although i have the brakes firmly applied, the truck will still move a little bit. i've damaged personal property because of it. no injuries (yet), but it'll sure get your attention when it happens. also, the truck will sometimes accelerate a bit when you have taken your foot off of the gas. nothing drastic, but it shouldn't do this. this is a major concern with me; enough that i won't let anyone else drive my vehicle for fear it may startle them and they may lose contrrol of it. this happens very frequently.