Bumper Problems of Toyota Tacoma

Toyota Tacoma owners have reported 12 problems related to bumper (under the structure 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.

1 Bumper problem of the 2015 Toyota Tacoma

Failure Date: 01/31/2021

Clear coat on roof is coming off.

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2 Bumper problem of the 2002 Toyota Tacoma

Failure Date: 12/02/2007

2002 Toyota Tacoma has premature frame deterioration on frame side rails and rear. Rear frame is so bad that the rust is causing the bumberto lift up in the middle by about 1-2inches. Owner keeps truck washed and waxed even through winter months. Have not yet looked to get rear problem repaired.

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3 Bumper problem of the 2003 Toyota Tacoma

Failure Date: 12/01/2003

After my purchase of a new 2003 Toyota Tacoma pre-runner I quickly discovered my rear chrome bumper was rusting at the area where the license plate is displayed. I took my new truck to my local Toyota dealer and was told that Toyota recognized this was a problem but there was no recall issued on the problem and that I could continually use a type of steel wool to keep up with the rust as it was happening. Unacceptable.

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4 Bumper problem of the 2001 Toyota Tacoma

Failure Date: 09/25/2003

Front fender molding was falling off.

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5 Bumper problem of the 1998 Toyota Tacoma

Failure Date: 08/01/2001

Bumper fractured and brackets broke away, dealer said bumpers are not for bick racks, the manual does not say this. It does say a ball hitch can be connected to tow a load 350lbs, total weight of the bike rack with bike is 200lbs.

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6 Bumper problem of the 2001 Toyota Tacoma

Failure Date: 05/22/2001

Front and rear fender moldings were falling off.

7 Bumper problem of the 1998 Toyota Tacoma

Failure Date: 07/05/2000

The support arms that hold my front bumper on keep breaking without me hitting anything. The bumper just hangs on by wires sometimes. Fairway Toyota says it is my fault because I use it on a mail route.

8 Bumper problem of the 1998 Toyota Tacoma

Failure Date: 10/13/1998

Brakes failed, bumper was smashed from impact at 5-10 mph.

9 Bumper problem of the 1998 Toyota Tacoma

Failure Date: 07/07/1998

Front bumper assembly failed during accident causing front end damage.

10 Bumper problem of the 1998 Toyota Tacoma

Failure Date: 07/07/1998

Vehicle was invoved in a low impact accident, approximately 10 mph. No damage to the other vehicle. Consumer's vehicle sustained approximately $4000 in damages. Beleived bumper was not constructed properly. Dealer notified.

11 Bumper problem of the 1998 Toyota Tacoma

Front bumper is simply a plastic shroud. It provides no protection against any type of incidental contact. Excessive body damage could occur at speeds less than 5 mph.

12 Bumper problem of the 1998 Toyota Tacoma

I am trying to find out information on the front bumper of my truck. It is a plasic moulding attached with plastic rivets to sheet metal. There is no metal what so ever behind this plastic moulding. You can push it in with your hand. This can't be safe! I really need some help with this, Toyota will not give me any answers as to why this was done.


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