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Toyota Tacoma Body and Bed Problems
I have a brand new '07 Toyota Pre Runner access cab. The passenger side access door inadvertantly gets stuck and will not open. The real problem is it doesn't happen all the time. I have had it in three times for this problem. The first time, they lubed it because it was working fine for them. The second time they ordered a new lever, but let me know it could be the linkage in the door. Until it duplicates the problem, I am screwed. The third time, they replaced the lever...but alas it's stuck again. When it does lock up, if you press the door latch lever in...it will temporarily work again. There is no rhyme or reason to this. I am so frustrated. The service rep at my dealer is very gracious, and instructed me to just show up when he's there and it's stuck. The problem is everytime I go, and it was stuck...I get there and it's fine. UGH!!!!
I love my new truck, but geez.
Any suggestions??? Anyone have the same issue?
I love my new truck, but geez.
Any suggestions??? Anyone have the same issue?
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After 3-4 times complaining, the mecanic took off the plastic cover and with a pair of pliers (YESSSS very simple solution!!!!) he unfolded a little bit the metal pusher thats triggers the lower mecanism that locks the door. This metal part is shaped like an elbow with a 90 degrees angle and I would say that he has added a few more degrees to it. Its a very small adjustment that actually reduces slop in the lower mecanism. I was there and saw him doing it but have no picture to give you..... Hopfully it will help. Give us some news!
If anyone else has any suggestions, please write.
Thanks,
Carrie
Anyway, they are ordering some new linkage for my door...FINALLY. My truck only has 3000 miles on it. It hasn't even had it's first oil change!!!
Other than this problem, I would say I am happy with my truck. Some of the other issues with newer Tacomas I can live with. I do have the so-called "axle wrap" problem where you can be sitting at a stop and it feels as if you have been bumped in the rear. (The first time it happened I was in the drive-thru at Starbucks and I thought someone hit me.)
I also had trouble getting used to the loud start up, it's kind of unsettling. Overall, buying any new car/truck is the luck of the draw...I believe. I have read many forums on many different brands of car, and they all have problems. My last vehicle was a '98 Dodge Ram, and I babied it since it was new. I still ended up pouring money into it. Even after reading some of the posts on here, and going through my annoying problem with the new truck...I am still hopeful and betting on Toyota's reputation. I am not sorry I bought my Tacoma.
In other words, how will the tacoma stand up to a salty new England winter?
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Marcus
TacomaWorld.com
Once home, we tried to load our Kaw 1500 via a ramp to the tailgate, with a rider on the bike. As the front tire crossed the tailgate, we had tailgate failure as the inside of the gate bent inward.
We were informed this morning that Toyota classifies this as "an accident" and is not covered by warranty. The warranty person was unaware of service bulletins about this problem, but apparently the body shop was aware. Of course, we were NOT made aware of this issue, but now YOU are if you're smart enough to investigate this web-site prior to purchase (I wasn't).
Buyer beware!
There was a lot of discussion about this in the Tacoma 2005+ forum shortly after the '05 Tacos came out (I did a lot of research in there before I bought my '05). Several posters in that forum bent their tailgates hauling snowmobiles, 4 wheelers, cycles, etc.
It would be nice if Toyota would mention the load limit somewhere before you find out the hard way.
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ef10a6c
My tacoma frame (1997) is seriously if not dangerously corroded.
That was an old school "C" section frame, not a boxed frame. On my '07 Tacoma I do see that paint adhesion on the welds is poor, possibly because of insufficient cleaning to remove all welding flux.
I am more concerned about internal water traps. I noticed that the engine mount brackets (part welded to frame rails) for my 4-Cyl engine will hold water, and are showing some rust in the pocket. There are stamped holes, but they are not at the lowest point, so it never drains completely!
Is this peculiar to the 4-Cyl mounts, or is it the same on the V6? Maybe it's just easier to see with the 4-Cyl engine. I would like to drill some proper drain holes, but access from underneath is not easy on the 4X4 due to the front half-shafts. Any ideas? It sounds like there's no point in looking to Toyota for a solution.
Has anyone had this issue? How are you securing your dirt bikes?
HELP!
thx in advance...
My 1996 Tacoma has a recall out for rust corrosion issues. I had already replaced pretty much everything underneath, from the muffler (2x) to the brake cords, radiator, and more, owing to rust issues. Yet somehow it always passed the recall inspections, including its last one just last October (the warranty was only until last year)
On Friday, however, I had a new issue- the GAS TANK actually FELL OFF the vehicle, WHILE I WAS DRIVING! It literally just fell off, as the straps and pipes had all been rusted out to the point where they could no longer manage its weight. In some ways, this might have been a blessing in disguise. Had this happened on the highway, this might have been a different story. However, I can't believe that Toyota missed this during their last inspection.
I called Toyota today, and they have nothing to say on the matter. For those of you with old Tacomas, however, be careful.
I spoke with a Customer service rep named Steven ID# 5001, who told me that it has been decided and there is nothing that anyone can do. He would not give me a name or number of anyone above him to speak with regarding the decision. He told me to contact the service manager at Jackson Toyota, which I did. Dave sounded surprised by Toyota Canada's answer to me, but did not say much about the decision other than he could make a call on the dealership line, which he is unable to give out to the public.
I informed Dave and Steven, that I will go as far as I need to with this issue. As a Toyota fan for 30 years, to say that this has diminished Toyota's standing is an understatement. I have more than one Toyota in my driveway and would have been replacing the truck with another Toyota. I am not sure that Toyota customer service is all it should be and has always shown itself to be in the media. How will Toyota look in the court of Public Opinion if this becomes a larger issue?
I will take this to the public domain as well as the courts! I will not allow Toyota Canada to renege on a recall for manufacturing defect that was dealt with within their time limits. The frame was undercoated after the inspection in April 2010 and was not touched in any way until this month.
Obviously this is as a direct result of the recall defect, which was completely out of my control; Regardless of time passing. The 15 yr limit was adhered to but I have no knowledge of the actual result of the testing in April 2010. For all I know it actually failed or at best was a marginal pass.
Please pass this along to any interested party above the regular customer service representatives. I will not be silent, nor will I go away until I have satisfaction either through the courts or Toyota Canada.
Sent today May 22, 2013 I will post any reply from Toyota.
Stop by the Toyota Tacoma 2004 and Earlier Frame Problem discussion where many other Tacoma owners in the same situation have posted.
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