Toyota Tacoma owners have reported 4 problems related to universal joint (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.
The existing "Toyota customer support program zh2 certain 2005 � 2011 model year Tacoma coverage for propeller shaft universal joints" covers replacement of u joints and/or shafts due to excessive vibration and wear. My vehicle, while not covered by the specific VIN series, is a 2011 Tacoma which has its u joints replaced right now at a Toyota dealer. Reason: excessive vibration and wear causing loose and worn out u-joints according to Toyota shop in palestine, TX. The cost is approx. $560. The rep at Toyota customer experience center was unable to help and only advised to retain repair receipts for future widening of program, if applicable.
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Premature failure of drive shaft universal joints at 160,000 miles.
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Since purchase vehicle has had intermittent vibration at highway speeds evidenced by shaking of the truck bed, empty passenger seat and steering wheel. Attempts to resolve rebalancing, rotating and replacing tires, aligning front end, wheel truing, universal joint and drive shaft hanger bracket replacement, inspection of- rod ends, upper and lower control arms, steering box, unsuccesfull. Just found out about the attached tech bulletin from Toyota. Shouldn't this be a safety recall due to the potential for driveline failure? Toyota tech bulletin # t-sb-0008-14 it won't upload due to size.
Vehicle has a drivetrain shudder on take off between shift from 1st to 2nd gear at approximately 15-20 mph. This has done this since it was brand new. Dealer replaced driveline which did not help. Regional Toyota rep drove the truck and acknowledged the shudder but thought it might be normal. . Read more...
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