| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007123008 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | I have a 1997 toyota tacoma, i discovered frame rot in front of the rear spring shackles. there was still underbody paint on the frame in that area |
| 007122047 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Hi, i have a 1997 tacoma. within the past year the frame has rusted to the point that i can put a screwdriver thru it and it cant be repaired. i |
| 007120269 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | BOTH FRAME RAILS ROTTED OUT, MAKING TRUCK UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR |
| 007110472 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | I noticed bubbling of the coating applied to the frame by the manufacturer and when i poked at it the metal underneath fell away. i did a google |
| 007109208 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | The chassis (frame) rotted and cracked just behind both the driver's door and the passenger's door. the truck is now unsafe to use because it might |
| 007107345 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Tl*the contact owns a 1997 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the front axle failed on may 29, 2007. he called the local toyota dealer who |
| 007103879 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | NO INCIDENT -- VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS PA INSPECTION -- NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. REAR FRAME IS COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT WITH RUST. *TR |
| 007101227 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | I purchased a used 1997 toyota tacoma on 3/15/07 with a rotted frame. fortunately i had another garage check out the truck within 30 days of purchase |
| 007093075 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | (1) normal use. (2) clutch pedal assembly/bushing failed, squeaking noise present when clutching. (3) parts replaced ~$250-$315 to repair/replace |
| 001092658 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | I am the original owner of a 1997 toyota tacoma 4x4 lx. i have experienced suspension problems for the last 6 years. the rear leaf springs will not |
| 005060321 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | I noticed a noise coming from underneath my vehicle and noticed that the right leaf spring had broken. i am the original owner, the vehicle had 57,000 |
| 005022443 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | 1 parked with truck in 1st gear 2 truck came out of gear 2 times. i stoped the truck 1 time, a tree stopped it the 2nd time. 1 year later, the |
| 004001488 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | I am the original owner of a 1997 toyota tacoma sr5, 4wd extra cab. i recently noticed the bed of my truck was sagging on the passenger side. i took |
| 002299481 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Rack and pinion steering was replaced twice. the steering wheel lost control. then, once the safety inspection failed because o f the rack and |
| 004261803 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Consumer had lost control of his vehicle and hit a guardrail at a high speed. upon the collision, the airbags failed to deploy. *la (lawyer mary |
| 003226691 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | CONSUMER STATES HAS PROBLEM WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 003207241 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | WHILE THE CONSUMER CHANGED A FLAT TIRE THE WHEEL STUD BROKE OFF. *NLM |
| 003207240 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BLEWOUT. *NLM |
| 003199528 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Fogging inside windshield during heater/defrost operation. sometime fogging without operating heater/defrost controls. a/c will not clear windshield |
| 002172299 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Consumer states while backing up vehicle, consumer ran over something in the driveway. consumer got out and notice that vehicle had ran over a leaf |
| 002169647 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | While driving and without warning, the upper ball joint broke and the front wheel came off, resulting in a rollover, there were 2 injuries.*ak. |
| 0000143645 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS INOPERABLE. SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT OUT OF HOUSING MECHANISM. ALSO, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. *AK |
| 0000128281 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | While driving bolts broke off the driveshaft separating rear axle and hitting the gas tank. *ak one of the two bolts holding the drive shaft fell |
| 999123529 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Original equipment, firestone wilderness ht tires p21570r14, dot wthyawa, toyota takoma, extend cab 1997. passenger's side front tire went flat when |
| 999123528 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Original equipment, firestone wilderness ht tires p21570r14, dot wthyawa, toyota takoma, extend cab 1997. passenger's side front tire went flat when |
| 000115977 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | POWER STEERING PUMP MAKES A TAPPING & WHINING NOISE. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL HAS TO BE POSITIONED A CERTAIN WAY IN ORDER TO MANEUVER. *AK |
| 001082618 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | TREAD SPLITTING/CRACKING ALL THE WAY AROUND TIRES ON ALL TIRES/STEEL BELTS SHOWING THROUGH/TECHNICIAN SAID IT WAS "DRY ROT." *AK (TIRESIZE: 31105R15) |
| 000066542 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Date of purchase toyota of somerset reported this was a second buyer. they reported a lady had owned the vehicle. through carfax i found me to be |
| 000066541 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Date of purchase toyota of somerset reported this was a second buyer. they reported a lady had owned the vehicle. through carfax i found me to be |
| 000066540 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Date of purchase toyota of somerset reported this was a second buyer. they reported a lady had owned the vehicle. through carfax i found me to be |
| 0000051889 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | NO SUMMARY |
| 997046403 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | The first failure was written up by the firestone dealer as "splits in tread area". it was splitting around the circumfrence of the tire. i noticed it |
| 000043805 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Had the first tire inspected for a nail, screw, any foreign object to identify why a v-shaped whole occurred in my tire that the steel cable was cut |
| 000030775 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Reoccurring problem with seat belt retractors. both passenger and driver's side experience problem, but problem is more common on passenger's side |
| 0000157564 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Driver side seat belt is locked in the retracted position, the belt will not disengage from the retracting mechanism. consumer has contacted the |
| 997114010 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Was driving vehicle; came to complete stop; took foot off brakes; vehicle surged forward suddenly; rearended vehicle in front; took to dealer & |
| 0000092065 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Vehicle has surged twice now with myself and once when my wife was driving while appling the brakes. it feels like the accelerator is being depresses |
| 997068156 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | VEHICLE ROLLED DOWNHILL DUE TO TRANSFER CASE SHIFTER BEING BUMPED INTO NEUTRAL WHICH NEUTRALIZED THE TRANSMISSION. |
| 997061749 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Brake system has continually experienced problems since 3,000 miles, replacements made on several occasions, however components continually experience |
| 0000057520 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | DRIVERS SEAT BELT LOCKED UP/INOPERATIVE. |
| 998050464 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | REAR SUSPENSION AND BODY OF VEHICLE SAGS AND DRIVING AND HANDLING ARE NEGATIVELY EFFECTED. |
| 0000044417 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | SUSPENSION IS VERY UNSTABLE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. |
| 0000044254 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCESS THE SPARE TIRE WITHOUT HAVING TO REMOVE THE BUMPER. |
| 997028233 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER DESIGNED WITHOUT SAFETY SWITCH, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ROLL WHILE IN PARK GEAR IF THIS SHIFT LEVER IS ACCIDENTLY BUMPED. |
| 003223531 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | The ignition remained running after the key was removed from the ignition. the dealer was notified. *ak the starter engaged when the key was |
| 003207720 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | WHILE THE CONSUMER CHANGED A FLAT TIRE THE WHEEL STUD BROKE OFF. *NLM |
| 003200000 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Fogging inside windshield during heater/defrost operation. sometime fogging without operating heater/defrost controls. a/c will not clear windshield |
| 002176858 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Driver's seat belt retractor locked up and was unable to be used, leaving driver without any restraint if vehicle got involved in a crash. dealer |
| 002176848 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Driver's seat belt retractor locked up and was unable to be used, leaving driver without any restraint if vehicle got involved in a crash. dealer |
| 002169657 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | While driving and without warning, the upper ball joint broke and the front wheel came off, resulting in a rollover, there were 2 injuries.*ak. |
| 001157376 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Consumer was driving on highway and heard a noise, got out of truck, and looked under it to see where noise was coming from. dueler tire, apt, 31 |
| 001157369 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Consumer was driving on highway and heard a noise, got out of truck, and looked under it to see where noise was coming from. dueler tire, apt, 31 |
| 001143498 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Sunvisors that arwe on driver side and passenger side will not come down. consumer's not able to protect vision in present of a high beam of light |
| 001143491 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Sunvisors that arwe on driver side and passenger side will not come down. consumer's not able to protect vision in present of a high beam of light |
| 0000139591 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | WHEN APPLYING THE GAS PEDAL IT GETS STUCK IN AN ACCELERATING POSITION. DEALER SAYS THE PROBLEM IS NORMAL. *AK |
| 0000136393 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | VEHICLE IS ON ITS 6TH WINDSHIELD DUE TO CRACKS. *AK |
| 000125286 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Pe00-020; while driving about 65 mph right rear tire blewout and had a tread separation. however, consumer kept control of vehicle and drove off |
| 000125279 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Pe00-020; while driving about 65 mph right rear tire blewout and had a tread separation. however, consumer kept control of vehicle and drove off |
| 000124040 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1997 TACOMA, 31X10.50R15LT SIZE, W260AX1526. LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD WAS PEELING OFF. *AK |
| 999123536 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Original equipment, firestone wilderness ht tires p21570r14, dot wthyawa, toyota takoma, extend cab 1997. passenger's side front tire went flat when |
| 999123535 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Original equipment, firestone wilderness ht tires p21570r14, dot wthyawa, toyota takoma, extend cab 1997. passenger's side front tire went flat when |
| 000115997 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Fuel pump was replaced on 1-20-94. but the check valve was never replaced. dealer who repaired vehicle was insisting that vehicle was repaired |
| 000115996 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Fuel pump was replaced on 1-20-94. but the check valve was never replaced. dealer who repaired vehicle was insisting that vehicle was repaired |
| 000115984 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | POWER STEERING PUMP MAKES A TAPPING & WHINING NOISE. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL HAS TO BE POSITIONED A CERTAIN WAY IN ORDER TO MANEUVER. *AK |
| 000115978 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | POWER STEERING PUMP MAKES A TAPPING & WHINING NOISE. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL HAS TO BE POSITIONED A CERTAIN WAY IN ORDER TO MANEUVER. *AK |
| 002088380 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | LEFT REAR LEAF SPRING SEPARATED/CAUSING LEFT REAR TO SAG.*AK |
| 002088373 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | LEFT REAR LEAF SPRING SEPARATED/CAUSING LEFT REAR TO SAG.*AK |
| 001082625 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | TREAD SPLITTING/CRACKING ALL THE WAY AROUND TIRES ON ALL TIRES/STEEL BELTS SHOWING THROUGH/TECHNICIAN SAID IT WAS "DRY ROT." *AK (TIRESIZE: 31105R15) |
| 000066548 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Date of purchase toyota of somerset reported this was a second buyer. they reported a lady had owned the vehicle. through carfax i found me to be |
| 000066547 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Date of purchase toyota of somerset reported this was a second buyer. they reported a lady had owned the vehicle. through carfax i found me to be |
| 000066546 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Date of purchase toyota of somerset reported this was a second buyer. they reported a lady had owned the vehicle. through carfax i found me to be |
| 000052122 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Tire completely came apart, same thing happened to a friend of mine with similiar truck. these tires should also be included in the current recall!( |
| 000052117 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Tire completely came apart, same thing happened to a friend of mine with similiar truck. these tires should also be included in the current recall!( |
| 0000051895 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | NO SUMMARY |
| 999047524 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | TIRE FAILED, ON FLAT ROAD, NO INCLINE, ROLLED THREE TIMES, NOT SPEEDING! HOT DAY( DOT NUMBER: ) |
| 999047519 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | TIRE FAILED, ON FLAT ROAD, NO INCLINE, ROLLED THREE TIMES, NOT SPEEDING! HOT DAY( DOT NUMBER: ) |
| 997046409 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | The first failure was written up by the firestone dealer as "splits in tread area". it was splitting around the circumfrence of the tire. i noticed it |
| 000046070 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | While my tire size is not included in the current firestone recall, cracks are clearlly visible along the side of the tread of all four tires. i am |
| 000046064 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | While my tire size is not included in the current firestone recall, cracks are clearlly visible along the side of the tread of all four tires. i am |
| 000043811 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Had the first tire inspected for a nail, screw, any foreign object to identify why a v-shaped whole occurred in my tire that the steel cable was cut |
| 999156818 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | INOPERATIVE SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED SEAT BELT. CONSUMER WANTS THIS INCIDENT ON RECORD WITH NHTSA. *AK |
| 998130508 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Brake pads failed. 2 shoes on rear put on backwards. short needed in back & long in front according to dealer. front disc pads replaced due to |
| 998130491 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Brake pads failed. 2 shoes on rear put on backwards. short needed in back & long in front according to dealer. front disc pads replaced due to |
| 998130490 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Brake pads failed. 2 shoes on rear put on backwards. short needed in back & long in front according to dealer. front disc pads replaced due to |
| 998127626 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | WHEN TAKING FOOT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE TRUCK IDLES TOO FAST. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK |
| 997119061 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Front disc brakes will lock up when applied, with the rear brakes having a delay in sequence for stopping from the front, because of this erratic |
| 997117881 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | When putting the truck in the park position the whole handle came off. took to a dealer and was told that the parking brake cable wasn't connected to |
| 0000117167 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Vehicle's front wheels do not stay in contact with the road while driving. this is most noticeable around corners and traveling over potholes ,occurs |
| 0000113564 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | The consumer was in a line of cars when he took foot off brakes to accelerate but the vehicle suddenly surged forward at fast moderate speed. this |
| 0000092076 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Vehicle has surged twice now with myself and once when my wife was driving while appling the brakes. it feels like the accelerator is being depresses |
| 999086931 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS STUCK-CAN NOT USE-WILL NOT PULL OUT OF ASSEMBLY-DEALER UNABLE TO REPAIR-MUST WAIT 3 DAYS FOR THEM TO LOOK AT. *AK |
| 999086920 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS STUCK-CAN NOT USE-WILL NOT PULL OUT OF ASSEMBLY-DEALER UNABLE TO REPAIR-MUST WAIT 3 DAYS FOR THEM TO LOOK AT. *AK |
| 999083621 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Center hole in stamped steel rim is too small to properly fit over center hub. tightening the lug nuts will effect a "press fit" over the hub, making |
| 0000073375 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | BRAKE PADS FAILED. |
| 0000073367 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | BRAKE PADS FAILED. |
| 0000072945 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | SEAT BELT RETRACTORS DO NOT RETACT PROPERLY WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE CAUSING THEM TO GET STUCK IN THE DOOR. |
| 998072606 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | TIRES FAILED - ( FIRESTONE R14 ). *YC |
| 998072598 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | TIRES FAILED - ( FIRESTONE R14 ). *YC |
| 997068164 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | VEHICLE ROLLED DOWNHILL DUE TO TRANSFER CASE SHIFTER BEING BUMPED INTO NEUTRAL WHICH NEUTRALIZED THE TRANSMISSION. |
| 997061757 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | Brake system has continually experienced problems since 3,000 miles, replacements made on several occasions, however components continually experience |
| 998055473 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND VEHICLE COLLISION. |
| 998050472 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | REAR SUSPENSION AND BODY OF VEHICLE SAGS AND DRIVING AND HANDLING ARE NEGATIVELY EFFECTED. |
| 0000044253 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION IS UNSTABLE, DESIGN DOES NOT INCLUDE REAR SWAY BAR AND THE SHOCKS ABSORBERS ARE INADEQUATE. |
| 0000044255 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION IS UNSTABLE, DESIGN DOES NOT INCLUDE REAR SWAY BAR AND THE SHOCKS ABSORBERS ARE INADEQUATE. |
| 0000044252 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION IS UNSTABLE, DESIGN DOES NOT INCLUDE REAR SWAY BAR AND THE SHOCKS ABSORBERS ARE INADEQUATE. |
| 0000035971 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | HEAD LIGHTS FAILED. |
| 0000031802 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT REAR LEAF SPRINGS DO NOT MEET LOAD SPECS AS SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER, CAUSING VIBRATION. |
| 0000029823 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | DRIVER MUST SIT TOO CLOSE TO STEERING WHEEL TO REACH THE CLUTCH DUE TO HEIGHT; DRIVER IS 5'2" TALL. *AK |
| 997028241 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 1997 | TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER DESIGNED WITHOUT SAFETY SWITCH, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ROLL WHILE IN PARK GEAR IF THIS SHIFT LEVER IS ACCIDENTLY BUMPED. |
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