Toyota Tacoma owners have reported 3 problems related to axle shaft seal (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Tacoma based on all problems reported for the Tacoma.
Purchased new 2004 Toyota Tacoma on 1/24/05. At 1,577. 8 miles, right rear brake drum and wheel covered with gear oil. Repaired at Toyota of greenfield, MA. 01302, phone 413-772-0231 2/17/05. Began leaking again on 2/21/05, at 1844. 6 miles. Returned to greenfield on 2/28/05 at 2284 miles. Contacted dealer again on 4/8/05 at 67345. 9 miles brake drum and tire still covered with oil. Dealer said keep driving it and the leak will go away. Contacted Toyota consumer service on 4/14/05 case # 2005-0617-0841. Received no follow up correspondence form fabiola. Vehicle continued to leak gear oil and handle poorly when braking. Contacted new dealer(Toyota of colchester, CT. ) on 5/27/05. Vehicle repaired on 6/2/05 at 8,188 miles. Contacted dealer again on 6/29/05 at 9085. 1 miles. Vehicles was picked up on 7/11/05. Tries rotated on vehicle on 9/26/05 at 17,266. 4 miles. Found oil on brake shoes and inside of brake drum severely glazed. New case filed on 7/28/05 case # 2005-0926-1574 with salvadore. I am still driving a vehicle with the integrity of the braking system is compromised. And have not received a reasonable resolution to this problem from Toyota motor company. Is it a common practice for an auto maker to let a consumer knowingly drive an unsafe vehicle. Unfortunately I am still paying on a brand new vehicle that I do not feel safe driving. The regional field service technician, joe lacefield from Toyota motor company has been unavailable by phone for the last week 1-973-464-0938. I would like my money returned for this vehicle in full. I feel that I have been more than patient in trying to resolve this matter with Toyota motor company. V. I. N. # 5tewm72n54z372584.
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The rear axle seals are leaking. The rear axle fluid is dripping on the brake drum. This is throwing the rear axle fluid onto the shoe, causing the brakes to lock up. The driver almost had an accident as a result. This incident occurred snowy weather while making a turn. The rear end would lock up at slow speeds and wouldn't unlock until it was given gas to start up again. When the brakes locked, the vehicle slid into the curb.
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2000 Toyota Tacoma, rear axle seal failure every 25 to 30000, seal replaced 6 times in 107000 miles. Toyota refuses to pay for repair.
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