Parking Brake Problems of Toyota Tacoma

Toyota Tacoma owners have reported 22 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake linkage and cable (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Toyota Tacoma


Recently reported Parking Brake problems of Toyota Tacoma

The Parking Brake problem

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle jumped a curb, went down a riverbank, and crashed into a telephone pole. The air bags did not deploy. The brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond as needed.   Read details...

The Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problem

Parking brake system continually freezes up due to poor cable and spring routing. Problem appears to be well known to area mechanics.   Read details...

The Conventional Parking Brake problem

While descending a moderately steep dirt road we experienced a total failure of the hydraulic and emergency braking systems. Vehicle was coasted to a stop on a flat area of road. After approximately 45 minutes brake system slowly returned to normal operation.   Read details...

The Parking Brake Indicator Light problem

Parking brake light stays on. Vehicle is sluggish. Brakes are squealing.   Read details...




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