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Toyota Tacoma
Model Overview
Toyota isn't all about hybrids and ultra-reliable family cars. It also has a long heritage of pickups and off-road vehicles, which come together in the Tacoma mid-size pickup. There's not much variety under the hood, but what's there should satisfy most pickup shoppers, while the cabin is a modern environment with space for five. Speaking of reliability, the Tacoma obviously trades heavily on Toyota's reputation.
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Comfort
8
Performance
9
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
8
Exterior Styling
9
Reliability
9
Owner Reviews
CalgaryTacoma
Dependability & quality far from previous years.
June 23, 2018
TRD Sport 4x4 Double Cab
Overall Score
I’ve owned numerous Toyota’s over the years. This is my 4th pick up. I purchased this 2007 Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 double cab new end of Dec 2006. All maintenance records are available.
I like the style, look, ride & performance. However I’ve found the dependability isn’t what it once was and a good dealership is hard to find when it comes to the service aspect.
Replaced Rear differential @ 30145 K, both rear shocks @ 33723 K, Transmission mount @ 47574 K, Wheel bearing assemblies both sides Front @ 155792 K, Wheel bearing assemblies both sides Rear @ 157227 K that’s just over $3100. To replace all wheel bearings… and get this the front brakes haven’t been replaced on this truck, very sad that wheel bearing assemblies would have to be changed before the front brake pads.
Engine oil leak, several complaints of an oil leak RH side front of the engine about leak while under warranty couldn’t be found, once off warranty, the dealer found the leak at engine front cover. This is a big buck job to repair. Compass / outside temp gauge quit. Both rear park brake cables broke at the backing plate, prior to the need to replace the rear brake shoes. Other than that I still own this 07 Tacoma that is mainly an HI-way driver and currently at 221300 k
Comfort
10
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
6
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2024-166
Recall date
2024-03-13
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC RG7
Units Affected:
3
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On a small number of trucks, the information on the tire and loading information label may be incorrect. This could lead you to overload the vehicle, inflate the tires incorrectly, and/or use the wrong rims and tires. This could lead to poor handling and/or a tire failure.
Safety Risk:
Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the tire and loading information label.
Recall number
2024-127
Recall date
2024-02-27
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2022 2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC RG6
Units Affected:
21,035
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain trucks, the axle housing(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the axle retaining nuts could loosen and detach. If this happens, the axle shaft(s) could separate from the axle housing(s). This could cause reduced braking and/or reduced vehicle stability.
Note: This problem could cause noise, vibration and/or a differential oil leak.
Safety Risk:
Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances. Reduced vehicle stability could cause a loss of control. Both issues could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect the rear axle assembly and retighten the axle retaining nuts. If weld spatter is found, it will be removed. Any damaged axle components will be repaired or replaced, as necessary.
Recall number
2023-386
Recall date
2023-07-12
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC RF2
Units Affected:
7,018
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the steering wheel spiral cable assembly could disconnect. If this happens, the airbag (SRS) warning lamp would turn on, and the driver-front airbag wouldn't work in a crash. This may also cause the horn or other steering wheel-mounted controls not to work properly.
Safety Risk:
An airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the production date of the spiral cable assembly, and replace it if necessary.
Recall number
2021-723
Recall date
2021-11-24
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC XC8/XC9 / SRC RC8/RC9 / SRC RD1/RD2
Units Affected:
51,373
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships.
On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt.
Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers:
C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904
C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905
C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907
C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909
C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911
C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913
C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571
C014100911 PU14000902
PK5A408J05 PU14000903
Safety Risk:
Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.
Recall number
2020-514
Recall date
2020-10-28
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2017 2018 2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC RB3 & SRC RB4
Units Affected:
109,189
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls SRC R95/SRC R96 and SRC RA2/SRC RA3 (Transport Canada Recall Numbers 2020-005 and 2020-088).
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.
Recall number
2020-088
Recall date
2020-03-04
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC RA2 / SRC RA3
Units Affected:
111,529
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.
Recall number
2020-005
Recall date
2020-01-13
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R95 / SRC R96
Units Affected:
54,684
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are still being finalized.
Recall number
2018-705
Recall date
2018-12-13
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R72
Units Affected:
2,603
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the brake master cylinder may contain a defect which could allow an internal brake fluid leak. This could reduce the performance of the front brakes, increasing stopping distances, which could result in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the defective brake master cylinder.
Recall number
2018-155
Recall date
2018-04-03
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R59 / SRC R60
Units Affected:
220
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, an oil passage in the rotor of the vacuum pump may not have been machined properly and could result in oil not being distributed throughout the pump. This could lead to the illumination of a warning light and message, an audible tone, and a sudden loss of braking assist, which could increase stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the vacuum pump with a new one.
Recall number
2017-363
Recall date
2017-07-20
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R47/R48
Units Affected:
39,189
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the electrical power cords of some dealer installed block heaters may have been improperly manufactured, causing the wires to contact each other, resulting in a short circuit. A short circuit could lead to a fire which would increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: For vehicles where the subject block heater was approved for installation, the dealer will replace the block heater assembly with a new one of an improved design. For vehicles where the subject block heater was not approved for installation, dealers will remove the block heater assembly. In the interim, until the remedy can be performed, dealers will cut the plug end from the block heater cord to disable the block heater's operation.
Recall number
2017-290
Recall date
2017-06-01
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
2,398
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a V6 engine, the crankshaft rotor may have been produced with an anti-corrosion coating that is too thick. This could cause interference with the crank position sensor, potentially causing the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the crank position sensor with one of an improved design.
Recall number
2017-231
Recall date
2017-04-27
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R35
Units Affected:
15,016
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the seal between the rear differential and the axle housing could degrade due to contact variation. This could result in leaking differential oil. If the vehicle is operated in this condition, damage to the differential could occur, and could potentially result in noise, reduced motive power and rear axle lockup. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the rear differential for leaks. If no leaks are found, fastening nuts will be re-tightened. If leaks are found, the differential gasket will be replaced, and new differential fastening nuts installed. Note: This applies to vehicles equipped with automatic transmission and non-locking differentials only.
Recall number
2014-420
Recall date
2014-09-29
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SSC253
Units Affected:
46,835
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the leaf springs in the rear suspension could fracture due to stress and corrosion. If this were to occur, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components, including the fuel tank. If the broken leaf were to contact the fuel tank repeatedly, it could puncture the fuel tank. This could result in a fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear leaf spring assemblies with improved ones.
Recall number
2014-124
Recall date
2014-04-09
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SSC234
Units Affected:
344,870
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, electrical circuitry in the steering wheel assembly may become damaged. As a result, the driver's airbag may not function as intended, causing the instrument panel airbag warning lamp to illuminate. Failure of the driver's airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the spiral cable assembly.
Recall number
2014-043
Recall date
2014-02-12
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SSC228, SSC229
Units Affected:
25,557
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing defect could affect the functioning of the electric brake actuator, illuminating various warning lights in the instrument panel of the vehicle and disabling the antilock braking system (ABS), traction control and vehicle stability control systems. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will update the vehicle stability control ECU software and affect repairs as necessary.
Recall number
2013-392
Recall date
2013-11-07
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SSC225
Units Affected:
74
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with four-cylinder engines, a manufacturing defect could cause the engine valve springs to break, potentially causing abnormal noise, rough engine performance, and in some cases, a sudden loss of motive power while driving. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the valve springs.
Recall number
2013-353
Recall date
2013-10-10
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SSC222
Units Affected:
369
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with an optional tonneau cover where the front-most panel can be opened with the vehicle ignition key, the lock cylinder could bind. If the lock cylinder were to bind in the open position, the panel may not remain closed and the tonneau cover assembly could separate from the vehicle while it is being driven. This could potentially result in property damage and pose a hazard to other road users. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs when service parts become available. In the interim, the panel release mechanism will be disabled or the tonneau cover removed, at the owner's choice.
Recall number
2013-273
Recall date
2013-08-07
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
213
Units Affected:
26,830
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On vehicles with the Access Cab body configuration, fasteners within the driver and passenger front seat belt assemblies could loosen if the access doors are repeatedly and forcefully closed over an extended period of time. Should the fasteners loosen completely, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash or sudden stop. Correction: Dealers will replace the fasteners or the seat belt assemblies as necessary.
Recall number
2012-390
Recall date
2012-11-21
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002 2003 2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
184
Units Affected:
9,000
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, excessive corrosion of the spare tire carrier lift plate may cause the separation of the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. The spare tire falling on the road surface creates a safety hazard that may result in a crash causing personal injury and/or property damage. Correction: To be announced.
Recall number
2012-092
Recall date
2012-03-07
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
160
Units Affected:
15,920
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, electrical circuitry in the steering wheel assembly may become damaged. As a result, the driver's airbag may not function as intended, causing the instrument panel airbag warning lamp to illuminate. Failure of the driver's airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the spiral cable assembly.
Recall number
2011-104
Recall date
2011-03-04
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
138
Units Affected:
9
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 - Tire Selection and Rims. These vehicles may have been equipped with accessory alloy wheels and tires prior to delivery to the customer. The specifications and recommended tire inflation pressures for the original equipment wheel and tire sizes, and the accessory wheel and tire size, are different. A replacement tire loading placard may not have been provided when the accessory wheels and tires were installed. Correction: Dealers will install a replacement tire loading placard.
Recall number
2010-043
Recall date
2010-02-12
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
024
Units Affected:
1,500
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain four wheel drive vehicles, the joint portion of the drive shaft may include a component that developed cracks during the manufacturing process. These cracks may eventually lead to separation of the drive shaft resulting in the shaft contacting the road. This situation could lead to a loss of control causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the front drive shaft if necessary.
Recall number
2009-290
Recall date
2009-10-07
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
011, 014, 030, 093, 083, 041, 084, 086, 081, 088
Units Affected:
437,445
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal may become stuck in the wide open position due to an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death. Correction: Dealers will reconfigure the shape of the accelerator pedal. Certain models will also have the shape of the floor underneath the accelerator pedal modified and/or a brake override system installed.
Recall number
2006-048
Recall date
2006-02-28
System affected
Tires
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
603
Units Affected:
178
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the tire bead may have been damaged due to improper assembly of the tires onto the wheels. If the vehicle is operated in this condition, there is a possibility that a bulge may be formed on the sidewall and/or may leak from the area of the damaged bead. The loss of air pressure will cause the tire to run under-inflated and may result in early failure causing a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the tires.
Recall number
2005-151
Recall date
2005-05-18
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002 2003 2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
511
Units Affected:
14,341
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing issue with the front lower ball joint could result in premature wear. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period of time in this condition, the ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort, reduced vehicle self-centering and noise in the front suspension. In extreme cases, when the driver continues to operate the vehicle in this condition, the lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing a loss of vehicle steering control. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front lower ball joints.
Recall number
2005-032
Recall date
2005-02-15
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
508
Units Affected:
1,271
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the end lock nut (jam nut) of the parking brake operation wire may not have been secured properly to the parking brake assembly bracket due to insufficient torque control during the assembly process. If the vehicle is driven for an extended period in this condition, the lock nut and parking brake cable adjusting nut could potentially come loose. In the worst case, the lock nut may fall off and the adjusting nut can loosen, which may result in excessive free play in the parking brake pedal. This could lead to insufficient parking brake actuation. Correction: Dealers will re-tighten the parking brake lock nut to the proper torque.
Recall number
2003-130
Recall date
2003-05-15
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
311
Units Affected:
2,281
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain Double Cab vehicles submitted to government crash testing, a flange at the rear end of the Double Cab body could deform, and may interfere with the fuel filler inlet hose which connects the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank. This interference could result in damage to the fuel inlet hose, and in the worst case, if the vehicle rolls over after the crash, fuel could leak from the damaged fuel inlet hose, which may result in a fire if in the presence of an ignition source. Correction: Dealer will install a fuel hose protector on the body flange.
Recall number
2001-203
Recall date
2001-07-30
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
1999 2000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RAWP-0139
Units Affected:
900
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Equipment Description: Towing hitch kits and aftermarket trailer towing wire harness converters. Due to inadequate waterproofing performance and improper installation location of the converter, which is mounted on the exterior of the vehicle, an electrical short circuit could occur if water enters the converter housing. The short circuit can cause a failure of the converter, and if a trailer is being towed at the time, can also cause failure of the trailer lights. Correction: Dealers will replace the converter.
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