general problems of the 2007 Toyota Tacoma - part 2

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. While driving into the garage and attempting to park with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle surged forward and struck a table and a wall. The vehicle sustained minor damage. There were no injuries. The dealer was notified and the contact no longer wants to drive the vehicle. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 6,400.

I was driving downhill on a curvey road when I began to brake the engine surged I applied the brakes and the truck slowed. Approximately 5 miles later I was approaching a stop sign at a usually very busy intersection (route 2 in massachusetts) I applied the brakes and the engine surged before I could stop the truck I was 10 feet beyond the stop sign in the intersection. Fortunately, no cars were coming otherwise we would have been hit in the side doors. This problem has been occurring intermittently since I purchased the vehicle in June but I had made excuses and it was never rto the extent that occurred this past week.

Vehicle suddenly lunges forward without warning and an increasingly annoying vibration in the drive train.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. While stopped at a red light with the brake pedal depressed, the engine revved and the vehicle accelerated into oncoming traffic. The contact was finally able to stop the vehicle by shifting from drive into neutral. He then drove directly to the dealer and two different service representatives stated that they never heard of such a thing. The failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle has remained parked because the contact believes the vehicle is unsafe to drive. The VIN, engine size, and speed were unknown. The current mileage was 6,567 and failure mileage was 6,525.

On numerous occasions truck will surge forward slightly when at a complete stop with brakes applied.

Vehicle won't stop. I was coming to a stop at a traffic light trying to stop. The harder I pressed on the brake pedal the faster the engine would race. I had to place the transmission into neutral to stop my movement. That was the first time the second was about the same but not so bad. It was clear day dry streets. I had 2992 miles on the truck. Went to Toyota dealer , they checked brake system,pedal bracketry checked for diag. Codes none found ,test drives. Inspect abs system all systems working. No repairs made.

Numerous occasions where my 2007 Toyota Tacoma will lurch forward when at a stop light. Automatic transmission, and on the brake. Feels as if I have been tapped by someone behind me. It has never resulted in an accident, but I will not let my wife drive this vehicle because of this situation.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 4 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle surged forward. The vehicle crashed into a gate. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The current mileage was 2,407 and failure mileage was 2,000.

Over a period of several months after purchasing a new 2007 Toyota Tacoma, I experienced five incidents of brake/acceleration problems finally resulting in a crash. First incident: stopped at a traffic light with my foot on the brake, the truck lunged forward a few feet. The dealership told me they could not find any problem. A month later, stopped in a gas station drive with my foot on the brake waiting to exit, the rear wheels began spinning out of control. I pressed on the brake as hard as I possibly could to keep from entering traffic. Three weeks later, approaching the bottom of a hilly sharp turn, I tapped the brakes to slow down. Again the rear wheels accelerated to a high rate of speed. I could not stop the truck to keep from striking a van in front of me so I crossed over a double yellow line to avoid a collision. It took about a thousand yards to gain control. The dealership said, "we can't fix the problem" until we can duplicate it". I called Toyota of America, again only to be told that Toyota could do nothing. The fourth incident occurred on an entrance ramp to a highway. I tapped the brakes to slow down. The vehicle accelerated to a high rate of speed. I got it under control quickly. Finally the fifth and final incident. Coming out of nashville where it was raining hard, I got further northbound on the I-24 where it was raining less and the pavement was wet. While in the shoulder lane, a vehicle in the left lane started moving over to the right causing me to tap my brakes. The rear wheels accelerated to a very high rate of speed causing the truck to hydroplane. The rear end of the truck spun around to the left and, still accelerating on its own, drove into the embankment, first skidding sideways then the truck began to roll several times. It struck a rut causing it to go airborne finally landing on its roof. It rolled several more times coming to a stop in a ditch on the drivers door. I was transported to the hospital.

This is not a failure, but something I see as a safety issue. . When I am stopping at a stop light/ stop sign and am in driv with the air conditioner (a/c) on the truck will surge forward and I have to push the brakes down harder. This only happens when the a/c is on, and seems to come from the increase in engine rpms when the compressor kicks on. This is very unsafe and could cause me to rear end someone.

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) vehicle information: year: 2007 make: Tacoma acc cab 4x4 v6 VIN:[xxx] current mileage: 54,320 dealer information: Toyota of the black hills 601 e. Omaha po box 1765 rapid city, sd 57701 605-342-2490 vehicle condition: stationary, transmission in gear, brake applied, at engine ideal, with or without air condition or heater on problem: suddenly without warning, engine rpm increases to between 200-300 rpm causing the vehicle to lurch forward consequences: example 1: during winter, while sitting stationary at a slippery intersection, this sudden increase has slid me out into oncoming traffic. Example 2: while stationary at a stop light, the sudden lurch forced me forward coming close to hitting the vehicle in front of me. Example 3: while being marshaled forward inch by inch by an employee of a quick oil change chain the sudden lurch forward caused the employee to jump out of the way to avoid injury. Attempted correction: this problem, which occurs on regular bases, noticed within the first 100 miles of the first month of purchase. I have brought this to the attention of my Toyota dealer service managers sheila malone and les nelson numerous times. They stated that similar problems have occurred on other Toyota models and Toyota would wait to fix problem when they get enough complaints. I sent three letters to Toyota (28 may 2008, 30 November 2008, 10 December 2009) describing the problem in more detail; I have not received a response as of yet.

Truck "surges" forward when at a complete stop. Truck also exhibits vibration in the drivetrain at low speeds/ low rpms this is constant and recurring since I bought my vehicle. 2007 Toyota Tacoma double cab.

Pulled into a parking space and applied brake. Engine accelerated causing vehicle to jump a curb and strike a tree with the engine still racing. In a few seconds, the engine returned to idle. This is the second time this occurred. The first time, I concluded that I had caught the edge of my shoe on the accelerator pedal. However, this time, before releasing the brake, I looked at my foot and it was clear of the accelerator pedal. I know there is a major Toyota recall for similar problem. However, this model is not included in the unintentional acceleration problem. After these two incidents, I'm concerned that problems also exist with this model Toyota and it needs to be investigated.

I was stopped waiting for oncoming traffic at rt. 136 west newton PA. With my foot on the brake the truck accelerated so hard the brake would not hold it even with full pressure applied. The oncoming car missed me by inches. After trying to get Toyota to take care of it with no luck, I traded the truck in with only 3000 miles on it. I am very concerned that the truck will be sold to someone that may have the same problem and not be as fortunate as I was. See also 10180652.

At a full stop at an intersection the truck accelerated by itself hard enough the brake would not hold it. Pushing the truck onto the road with oncoming traffic. The car missed me. Please do not question my ability to push on the brake and not the gas as you have in all the reports I have read. See also 10181486.

Ltr concerned about safety problems related to the acceleration system in the 2007 Toyota Tacoma, urge NHTSA to conduct a swift and thorough investigation to ensure the safety of consumers. There have been reports where drivers have experienced unexplained accelerations that would occur after the brakes have been applied. See also odi 10207231.

Ltr from congressman re concerns raised by media outlets in tennessee about safety problems related to the acceleration system in the 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The letter stated drivers have experienced unexplained acceleration after the brakes have been applied. See also odi 10208315.