MYRModel Year Report

2007 Toyota Tacoma

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2007 Toyota Tacoma
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Tacoma Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 1995: 177 complaints 1995 1996: 253 complaints 1997: 131 complaints 1998: 300 complaints 1999: 249 complaints 1999 2000: 210 complaints 2001: 396 complaints 2002: 333 complaints 2003: 359 complaints 2003 2004: 414 complaints 2005: 707 complaints 2006: 782 complaints 2007: 540 complaints 2007 2008: 445 complaints 2009: 519 complaints 2010: 292 complaints 2011: 186 complaints 2011 2012: 294 complaints 2013: 124 complaints 2014: 93 complaints 2015: 101 complaints 2015 2016: 323 complaints 2017: 238 complaints 2018: 202 complaints 2019: 214 complaints 2019 2020: 87 complaints 2021: 78 complaints 2022: 57 complaints 2023: 52 complaints 2023 2024: 144 complaints 2025: 85 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026
2007: 540 complaints
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YearComplaints
1995177
1996253
1997131
1998300
1999249
2000210
2001396
2002333
2003359
2004414
2005707
2006782
2007540
2008445
2009519
2010292
2011186
2012294
2013124
201493
2015101
2016323
2017238
2018202
2019214
202087
202178
202257
202352
2024144
202585
20266

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SUSPENSION 22%

22% of complaints: suspension — 121 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and leaf spring assembly.

CRASH
STRUCTURE 20%

20% of complaints: structure — 110 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and frame and members.

CRASH
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I bought this tacoma last year to someone who don’t do the chasis recall and I like to know if any possible way to do it. this chasis it’s in a very bad condition let me know what I can do thanks

NHTSA ODI report, 20230905

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 20%

20% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 108 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cruise control.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT WAS ENTERING A PARKING SPACE AT 5 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED INTO A BUILDING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120531

OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING A NEW 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA, I EXPERIENCED FIVE INCIDENTS OF BRAKE/ACCELERATION PROBLEMS FINALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070901

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 4 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GATE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070726

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 73 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

CRASH INJURY
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TRUCK SURGES FORWARD WHEN BRAKES ARE ON BUT IT HAS A MIND OF IT'S OWN. MY TOYOTA TACOMA 2007 WILL START REVVING AND RED LINE AND BE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP WITHOUT TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND USING THE E-BRAKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20071129

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 54 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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STIFF STEERING CAUSED MINOR COLLISION INTO SNOW BANK WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED ON CITY STREET. MANY COMPLAINTS/ACCOUNTS ON FORUMS RELATING TO THIS ISSUE

NHTSA ODI report, 20180214

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2007 — complaint volume: 540
R 20070801 — power train

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, A SECTION OF THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CAST.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 07V324000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20080131 — DP (closed 20080827)

SUDDEN AND UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION

R 20090918 — equipment

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WH

Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA

Campaign 09V223000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091231 — vehicle speed control

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FL

Remedy: TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THES

Campaign 09V388000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100527 — equipment

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT S

Campaign 10V036000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100527 — equipment

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECAL

Campaign 10V035000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20120803 — air bags

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TACOMA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. OVER TIME, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION MAY DAMAGE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMB

Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER IS EXPECTED TO BE MAILED TO OWNERS DURING APRIL 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-

Campaign 12V092000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140224 — seat belts

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 2011 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, through September 7, 2011.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies.

Campaign 13V337000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150129 — seats

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2...

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015.

Campaign 14V743000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160129 — suspension

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 14V604000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160714 — seats

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser,...

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Campaign 16V396000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Toyota Tacoma — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (121 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (110 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (108 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07V324000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V223000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V388000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V036000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V035000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V092000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V337000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V743000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V604000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V396000 (seats) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2007 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Toyota Tacoma is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Tacoma?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Toyota Tacoma have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.