Equipment Problems of Toyota Tacoma - part 2

I have a 2015 Tacoma that has the super white (040) paint issues of flacking and peeling on around my windows, doors and engine bay as well has all painted metal surfaces seem to have lost its clear coat finish and now looks flat matte. These issues are described in both Toyota customer support programs 23te08 (2016-2022 Tacomas) and zkg (wide range of vehicles not including Tacomas); however, my truck is not included in either csp. I would like to request that my vehicle year be included in the currently running Toyota customer programs for the super white paint chip and pealing issues.

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Speedometer/odometer is incorrect and Toyota manufacturing says it cannot be fixed. Toyota sells this vehicle with two different size tires. The smaller is approximately 30. 6 inches high and the larger is 32. 61 inches high. Toyota manufacturing sets the odometer and speedometer for the larger tire and says that is the only option. That means that the speedometer is off by 4 miles an hour at 6 4 mph and for every 100 miles shown on the odometer, the truck has only traveled 98 miles. It’s frustrating to recalibrate in your mind. What the speed limit is versus what your truck is actually going, and it also throws off the warranty in Toyota‘s favor.

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The air blows hard out of the vents when it's switched over to cold but when you move it over to heat it blows lightly like it's on the lowest fan speed but the fan is blowing on high it sounds like the air flow is being restricted.

Apple carplay does not mute music while playing or replying to a text message. The driver has to turn off the audio system to hear the text message and/or reply. This is not an issue with the apple device, as it works as intended in other vehicles such as a 2020 Hyundai kona and a 2024 GMC sierra where it has been tested. This is a safety concern as it is distracting to the driver to have to intervene in order to use the carplay functionality as it does not work like it is supposed to. It has been tested in both wireless and wired carplay and the issue persists.

Paint is chipping off in several places and have read this is a major problem with Tacomas in the white color.

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There is a large screen in the vehicle and the oem sends messages to me that are extremely distracting and hazardous as the one I recently received was recall notice telling me that the rear axel could fall off the car. I received this "text" while I was driving down the interstate at 65 mph and it scared me and gave me a panic attack. It is illegal for me as a driver to text and drive yet it seems perfectly ok for the oem to text me while I am driving and foces me to read their message. This is a flagrant and completely obvious safety hazard. Why the engineers at Toyota were not Smart enough to realiz this is a preventable safety hazard is shocking! it is also shocking at the federal regulators are not taking action without prodding from a consumer. Please fix this safety hazard as in addition to the stupid text I also received a huge yellow hazard sign that blocked my view of my spedometer so there are two hazards that need to be addressed. I urge you to do a recall of these issues with my Tacoma truck and do not allow the oem to communicate these recalls to me on my vehicles screens but rather contact the owner via email, phone call and put an immediate stop to all the dangerous messaging the oem uses. This is an extremely dangerous matter and I am concerned a driver like me could be seriously injured or killed while driving. 0.

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I have had my secondary air pump replaced twice already. Now six months later am having the same codes and the truck is back at the dealership. Throws code p2443 valve stuck closed. . . . . On a 6 month old part. This w=has been an issue with this and other Toyota models since 2012. Why is there no recall on these?.

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Severe frame rust.

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Bringing to your urgent attention a significant safety concern regarding a 2004 Toyota Tacoma owned by my brother, [xxx] , bought in 2004, which has severe frame rust affecting the vehicle’s structural integrity and safety. Despite multiple attempts to resolve this matter directly with Toyota, we have been unable to obtain assistance, as Toyota states the customer support notice for this issue has expired. Given the potential risk this poses to both the driver and other motorists, we are seeking your intervention to address this pressing matter. In September 2024, while retrieving an item from under the truck, my brother discovered extensive rust damage on the vehicle’s frame. We promptly took the truck to antwerpen Toyota on September 4, 2024, where a technician confirmed the severe rust corrosion and deemed the truck unsafe to drive. The dealership informed us that Toyota had previously issued a customer support notice addressing rust issues on this model but explained that the program had expired. They recommended we contact Toyota directly for potential support or compensation to help acquire a safe vehicle. We reported the case to Toyota (case no. [xxx]) on September 4, 2024, and have since been in regular contact, yet have only been met with repeated delays and dismissals. Toyota representatives acknowledged that a notice had been issued for this problem, but despite knowing the serious nature of the rust and its impact on the vehicle’s safety, they have not provided us with any solution. We have requested escalation to senior management, but those requests have not been honored. Toyota’s refusal to address this safety defect, even with our willingness to discuss options, has left us with no alternative but to turn to your agency for help. We understand that the notice has expired and that my brother was not the vehicle’s original owner. However, this issue goes beyond a typical warranty claim, as it concerns the fundamental safety and road. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act.

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Chirp noise on cold start coming from the a/c compressor, it goes away when warms up.

I purchased this vehicle in may 2016. The vehicel has the "super white" paint package. In late may 2019 I noticed the paint was starting to peel off the door frame, above the headlights and above the windshield. I contacted the Toyota dealership where I purchased the vehicle, desert Toyota of tucson) and they told me there was a recall on the paint and that I would be receiving a letter from Toyota USA about this. A year went by and I contacted Toyota USA, and was told there was no recall on my vehicle due to paint peeling. I again contacted Toyota USA in 2021 (incident # 210719-000344) regarding the peeling paint which was getting worse and was again told no recall due to peeling paint. I have spoken with the dealership several times about this and I keep getting told that I will be receiving a letter from Toyota USA, but there is a backlog. I called Toyota USA again this morning 8/13/2024 and was told no recall on my peeling paint, yet my dealer insists there is one. Toyota USA told me to conatct the NHTSA about this, so I have.

The a/c compressor has a chirp when the compressor is cycled on in the mornings it's done this since the day I drove it home from the dealership.

The vehicle's super white factory applied paint (040) is peeling around the exterior window frame. Took it to local dealership and was advised to speak with Toyota customer service who advised that my year had not been included in the srp 23te08 with the same issues for years 2016-2022. They asked me to file complaint here so hoping that it can be added to get the repairs approved.

My air conditioning is not working right blowing hot air. Had it charged and no change, I believe that I have the same issue as others, my air bags light keeps going off and on when driving. I see where there was a recall on other Toyota vehicles that had the same problem as me.

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2017 (manufactured in June) model year Tacoma vehicles painted with 8t0 blue metallic exhibit clear-coat peeling on one or more panels. The peeling occurs in the clear coat layer, exposing the base coat to the sunlight and fading the color to white. There is a current TSB #t-sb-0004-20, but Toyota says my vehicle was manufactured outside the affected production range, as you can see in the attached, my vehicle's clear coat peeling looks exactly as described in the TSB. I have seen online other people are experiencing this pushback as well from Toyota. This TSB should be extended at least through June of 2017 if not through the end of the year. Toyota is refusing to make the repairs.

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Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Tacoma VIN: [xxx] mileage: 128,400 owner: jacob grove, anderson, SC summary of issue: the frame of this 2009 Toyota Tacoma has developed severe rust perforation that makes the vehicle unsafe to drive. My independent mechanic has refused to work on it due to safety concerns, and Toyota of greenville (SC) has confirmed that the frame is extensively corroded and requires replacement. Background: Toyota previously issued a customer support program (csp) for frame corrosion affecting 2005–2009 Tacomas in northern states, including ohio, where this truck was purchased and operated. In June 2018, the vehicle was inspected at don wood Toyota in athens, OH (91,600 miles). The dealership recorded “no perforation” and did not apply the protective coating or replace the frame. The truck has been minimally driven since (an average of 6,000 miles per year). In may 2024, at 128,400 miles, a mechanic and dealership confirmed the frame has multiple areas of severe perforation, including around brake lines and exhaust mounts. Concern: it is unreasonable that a vehicle frame could go from “no perforation” to “severe perforation” in only 36,000 miles and six years of light use. This indicates either: the 2018 inspection under Toyota’s csp was inadequate, or the frame was already compromised but not properly addressed at the time. Safety risk: the vehicle cannot be safely lifted, worked on, or driven in its current condition. The rapid deterioration presents a risk of frame failure while driving, endangering occupants and others on the road. Request: I am submitting this complaint so that NHTSA is aware of ongoing frame corrosion failures in 2005–2009 Toyota Tacomas, even in cases where Toyota previously inspected and declined to repair during the csp period. This case demonstrates that the problem may not have been properly identified or corrected during program inspections, leaving unsafe vehicles on the road. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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I have recently been made aware of the super white paint recall and know that is not yet in full force or able to be serviced at this time. That being said, it appears that the recall only covers " paint peeling along the exterior door window frames and front inner fenders under the hood on certain Tacoma vehicles with 040 super white paint color", but there are multiple reports of this entire paint job being defective over multiple generations as well as paint outside of these areas specified. This recall should cover an entire repaint and is extremely frail in quality otherwise.

We heard they issued a recall for faulty frames. When someone told us this we contacted Toyota. They said it had expired. I never received a recall of any kind. I take excellent care of my vehicles and this Tacoma only roughly 98,000 miles. The body is great shape, it runs great. My question is if the frame should break and we're going 65mph, who is responsible if someone is killed. We did not know about the recall and we certainly would have had them fix it. Is there any way you can help us resolve this issue with Toyota? thank you in advance.

The camera is horrible. Very gritty and grainy I took it to the dealership they agreed. Tried replacing but it is still bad. I previously owned a 2020 rav 4 and the camera was very crisp and clear. Camera should be just as good if not better for a truck. They have more blind spots. This has been an issue since I purchased the vehicle in December 2023 which is only about 5 months.

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Horn only working when the steering wheel is turned. , my worries are these are is the same symptoms of an issue that forced a recall with clock springs for mo year 2012 Tacomas in 2016.

Hi, I had the recall preventive performed by Toyota for rusting and corrosion of the frame. Now, the vehicle is rusting throughout the frame and is very very unsafe to drive. Toyota is claiming that it was a program and not a recall and had no documentation to prove. Toyota performed the recall and now the frame is still at risk to crack and very unsafe.

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The gas gauge on the dashboard does not work properly.

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Well there’s a recall for potential axle separation, but they say there’s no remedy, and they explain in the description what the dealership will do wondering why it will take until the end of April to start resolving the issue.

My Toyota truck frame is rusted with big holes and could break in two at any time.

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Paint is flaking off on the inside of all doors. Paint color is blue ribbon metallic.

2017 Tacoma trd pro water has been leaking through the rear air-pressure vents for quite some time. I have had a moldy/musty smell in the truck after a good rain for at least 6 months. Then I started noticing mold coming up on the driver's side kick plate. We went through all the diagnostic steps with Toyota dealership, who kept telling us it was the windshield leaking. We had the windshield removed and reset. The windshield people told us it was the cowl under the windshield allowing water to come in through the air filter behind the glovebox. We took it back to Toyota dealer and they could not find the problem. I paid them $165 to "not" diagnose my truck. They also handed me an estimate for $11,000 to remediate the mold. When we got the truck home, we started looking up the problem on Tacoma forums and youtube and finally discovered it was the air vents behind the rear seat. I pulled the plastic molding back and there was tons on mold. I took it back to the dealership for repair. The dealership has now said they will replace the air vents but will not remediate the mold. I have had sinus trouble for more than a year and did not know why. I believe this is the reason.

I have had 5 cracked windshields in about 6 years. Never had any broken windshields in my previous 45 years of driving. I was told one replacement was a factory oem. Generic for others mostly from safelight here in orlando florida. These replacements have jacked up my insurance premiums. What is going on?.

Truck will not pass inspection due to frame is rusted through. 76000 miles on vehicle. Toyota dealer refused to inspect. Mechanic refused to put vehicle on lift for other repairs.

There are holes in the frame and the frame mounts. Sold with a clean title.

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The paint is starting to peel on the passenger fender. It is on the inside of where the hood gap is in a area that is not exposed to rock chips or would be susceptible to external damage. It is also located right next to where the rubber bump stop is to prevent the hood from contacting the fender so it would be impossible for the hood to cause the issue and since the hood has no signs of chipping or rubbing in that area.

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Im writing on a recall inspection on my 2006 Toyota Tacoma did it at a dealer they told me there was some rust and they would do a underlinement but never contacted me back to have it done. . Read more...

Power steering pump was replaced at 33000 miles 12-7-23. Timing chain seal leak, engine was pulled at 37700 miles 6-19-24. Power steering pump leaking again at 45500 miles 1-3-25. White paint peeling at 45500 miles 1-3-25. Toyota said $1100 for new power steering pump that is 12500 miles old. They will not cover white paint peeling in 3 areas.

The frame is rusted and I don't feel safe driving it at highway speeds. The electrical system the horn, air bags and radio don't work. Toyota said they had a program to repair the frame but they no longer honor it.

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Frame rot/holes.

Whenever I’m driving my truck before it hits 40 miles it shakes bad but then when it passes 40 miles it stops and drives like if there’s nothing wrong with it.

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