2012 Toyota Tacoma Service Brakes Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 16 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Brakes actuate abnornmal. Brakes engage approx. 2 seconds after they are applied. Brakes also will come on at full force locking the vehicle up. Master tech diagnostic - faulty brake booster. Toyota has recalls for 2012 tacoma's however my vin is not included in recall.
ODI 11278718
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
The brakes are real touchy after it rains or really high humid days. I found moisture in the license plate maker lights and housings were full of water. After cleaning it out the brakes seem to work normal again. It seems that the lights do not have to operate switched on , for this situation to occur.
ODI 11119857
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
The abs actuates prematurely during cornering on freeway on/off ramps and in corners resulting in suspension dive, an under steer condition, and loss of vehicle control. This occurs when the vehicle is in motion at posted speed limits on dry pavement. I have contacted toyota/been to the dealership several times about this issue with no resolution. They claim that the leveling kit and at tires are to blame. I related…
ODI 11021214
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Driving at high way speed; the abs light, parking brake light, traction light, lost power to windows, a/c, radio, power steering, engine was running rough, then the check engine light came on. Could be a safety issue of control of vehicle for drivers not paying attention. Toyota dealer said the root cause was a bad cell in battery that caused the ign#2 fuse to be blown. These batteries have known issues to be bad…
ODI 11004155
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Abs goes off unexpectedly in low speeds/high speeds...dry/wet conditions...usually on winding roads with grade fluctuations causing vehicle to slide into oncoming traffic. This has been going on since my purchase in 2012. Thankfully i have not been in an accident due to this but lots of close calls. Toyota refuses to resolve this issue, and denys that it happens.
ODI 10850511
Service Brakes
Breaking hard, especially on wet roads, the front wheels lock up causing lack of steering. Noticed this after purchasing the vehicle new in 2012. Has happened multiple times with normal braking and emergency stopping.
ODI 10822935
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Brakes on vehicle lock-up and are overly sensitive. On many occasions when driving on wet pavement at slows speeds the abs engaged and locked the brakes with only very light pressure on the brake pedal. On one occasion when driving at 10-15 mph in a parking lot in snow, a light touch to the brake locked up the brakes causing the vehicle to become unstable and crash. I have had four other toyota trucks, three of them…
Crash reported
ODI 10816181
Service Brakes
On september 20, 2015, the abs and traction control lights came on and didn't go off. Upon investigation, i discovered that there was in fact a recall on the 2012 toyota tacoma; however, it did not include my vin number. I contacted both our local dealership and toyota directly and was told that there were not any plans at this time to expand the recall to include my vehicle. I can not tell if these components are…
ODI 10766398
Service Brakes
Brake failure thinking due to wear and tear-- brakes serviced -- new brake pads on front back pads still good -- brake cylinder had to be replaced on front passenger side -- brakes bled off still no brakes only have brakes if pump them continuously -- at the moment still in shop trying to find a master cylinder to replace the one in it to see if that will fix the problem
ODI 10723623
Service Brakes
Constant squeal/yelp when coming to a complete stop coming from rear brakes. *tr
ODI 10608217
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph and applying the brakes for an approaching stop sign, the brakes would not respond and the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floor board. The vehicle did not stop and proceeded to crash into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle as towed from the scene…
Crash reported
ODI 10553986
Service Brakes
Plastic foot-rest under parking brake pedal falls off easily & slides around floor of driver's side. In this incident, the block flipped up on it's side as it slipped under brake pedal, partially blocking the brake pedal operation, allowing vehicle to creep forward while stopped in traffic, while it felt like brake was fully depressed, resulting in very low speed impact with vehicle stopped in front. Previously…
Crash reported
ODI 10486403
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
My tacoma tends to surge forward when it is stopped. I do not think it has anything to do with the air conditioner being on.i had the a/c off the first time. If someone isn't on the brake firmly they may tap the vehicle in front of them. *tr
ODI 10549658
Service Brakes
Shortly after buying my tacoma new i noticed that my anti-lock brakes were sensitive and would lock up without warning and the stopping distance can vary every time i apply the brakes. I brought this up to my dealer's service department during routine oil changes and was told that this is normal. The varied stopping distance causes problems since the truck could suddenly stop shorter than normal and catch traffic…
ODI 10910895
Service Brakes
When coming to almost a complete stop my rear drum brakes which sounds like squeaking to me but the dealership says howling. When coming to a full stop my brakes get real spongy and make a very high pitched howling sounds. I am afraid one day that i might not be able to stop and crash into someone. *tr
ODI 10472875
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 50 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and it began to pulsate excessively. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where both the rear rotors and brake drums were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000. .....updated 01/14/13 *bf updated 1/18/2013 *js
ODI 10486436
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