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Toyota Tacoma Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

58
Owner complaint records in our dataset
13
Years with records
1999–2012
Stored years

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 58 stored complaint records:

  • 3 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 3 indicate fire
  • 1 indicate a death

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • motor mount · 6 records
  • engine light · 5 records
  • failure mileage · 5 records
  • current mileage · 4 records
  • foot brake · 4 records
  • accelerator pedal · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi27
30–60k mi7
60–100k mi6
100–150k mi4
150–400k mi3

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • December 15, 2014

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control

    Was in parking lot of store. Started engine and put in gear and vehicle shot forward and it seemed as if i had no control of it sideswiping another vehicle and headed for another vehicle that i was about to broadside when i was able to stop my vehicle. Was able to get vehicle home which was a short distance away but am now terrified to drive it. Notified insurance company. I called dealership where vehicle was…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10667866

    2004 records in this system

  • November 7, 2014

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Mechanical

    I purchased a fram ph7317 filter & 5w-30 castrol oil on 5/9/14 from autozone to do an oil change for my '06 toyota tacoma regular cab prerunner. My truck was fine until 6 months & 3k miles later, on 11/7/14, when i experienced a failure such that the filter came off my truck going 30mph & oil spewed onto the road.i pulled over about 200 yards after the filter came off just as the oil check engine light came on. I…

    ODI 10655139

    2006 records in this system

  • October 15, 2014 · 160,000 miles

    Body · Engine And Engine Cooling

    The catalytic converter shield on my 2005 tacoma fell off while driving and almost caused an accident. After picking up the large metal parts and inspecting under the vehicle, i noticed that near to where the catalytic converter sits, that there was extensive corrosion on the truck's frame and even a large hole. I am extremely worried about the safety of the vehicle and am afraid that the frame may crumple while…

    ODI 10662411

    2005 records in this system

  • December 12, 2013

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Frame at passenger side motor mount is cracked and failed. Because it's very unusual for a truck frame to crack, notified toyota (hilo, hawaii) of the problem and asked if there is a recall to address it. Toyota said it's normal wear and tear and there is no recall. *tr

    ODI 10556081

    2005 records in this system

  • May 27, 2013 · 164,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Underbody Shields

    On may 27, 2013 my wife [xxx] and i were towing my bass boat and i blew out the rear passenger tire and was able to safely get it off of the road to change the tire. In the process of changing the tire in my truck, the frame bent under the pressure of the jack and the truck, came off of the jack, luckily i had the tire partially on that the lug bolts caught the truck. This rusting and unsafe frame issue dates back…

    ODI 10559798

    2005 records in this system

  • January 17, 2013 · 11,244 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    The truck started to make a rattling noise under the hood on the drivers side when reaching 15mph. Took it to dealer to have it examined. They said to try different gas not cheap gas. "i was already using shell gas" but i did what they said. Still making the noise now from 20-40mph. Take it back to dealer now they take a test drive with myself to verify the noise. Comes back that it has a tas case# there's nothing…

    ODI 10536005

    2012 records in this system

  • December 24, 2012 · 134,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure

    To who it may concern: would you be able to research and cover a 2005 toyota tacoma problem plaguing toyota customer. The issues is a problem with the design of the frame. The frames are failing at the engine motor mount(very very dangerous) and causing the cars to be almost be in-repairable(toyota advise me it would be 10,000 fix). Toyota is offering no assistance and there are tons of customer feedback online to…

    ODI 10492062

    2005 records in this system

  • November 15, 2012 · 90,400 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension

    Purchased used vehicle from private seller. On the first day of use, after obtaining new title, tags, insurance coverage, the check engine light came on. The following day scheduled service w/ the local toyota dealer. Upon inspection was told that the truck needed a catalytic converter and there was a recall for the lower front ball joints that the dealer will replace for free. The dealer had to order the parts.…

    ODI 10485840

    2003 records in this system