2007 Toyota Tacoma Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Toyota Tacoma. Part of Generation 2 — 2005–2015.

20062008
Complaints
676
per 10K Sold
39.0
US Sales
173,238
Crashes
82
Fires
13
Injuries
39
Fatalities
2
Recalls
7

Worst 2007 Toyota Tacoma Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1107 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:95,184 mi
Crash-related:1
#295 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:35,414 mi
Crash-related:33
Fires:1
#385 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:100,999 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Toyota Tacoma.

Suspension Failures
107
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
95,184
Unintended Acceleration
95
complaints
Crashes
33
Fires
1
Avg Miles
35,414
Body Structure
85
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
100,999
Steering Defects
54
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
98,627
Transmission / Drivetrain
43
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
103,041
Airbags
39
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
Avg Miles
100,873
Brakes
19
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
61,161
Electrical Faults
17
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Avg Miles
98,575
Hydraulic Brakes
13
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
2
Avg Miles
21,218
Structure:Frame And Members
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
93,356
Automatic Transmission
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
9,339
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
22,459
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
91,594
Engine & Cooling
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
19,609
Headlight/Taillight Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
49,896
Tire Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
99,658
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
141,000
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,494
Suspension:Rear
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,500
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,280
Air Bags:Frontal
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
45,900
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
44,480
Driveline
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,178
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
76,105
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
8,760
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
73,568
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Electric
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Toyota Tacoma

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,984,449 vehicles.

16V396000Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
~7,749 affected

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, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

14V743000Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
~3,233 affected

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 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

14V604000Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:leaf
~710,711 affected

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. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.

13V337000Seat Belts
~342,451 affected

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. If the access doors are repeatedly and forcefully closed, the screws that attach the seat belt pre-tensioner to the seat belt retractor can loosen over time. If the screws loosen completely, the seat belt pre-tensioner and the retractor spring cover could detach from the seat belt retractor.

12V092000Air Bags:frontal
~495,470 affected

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 ASSEMBLY (CLOCKSPRING) THAT POWERS THE DRIVER’S AIR BAG MODULE. IF DAMAGE OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE AIR BAG MAY BECOME DEACTIVATED.

10V035000Equipment:other:labels
~271,417 affected

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 VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

10V036000Equipment:other:labels
~153,418 affected

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." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

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2007 Toyota Tacoma — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2007 Toyota Tacoma has 676 NHTSA complaints, 82 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 107 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Toyota Tacoma?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (107 complaints, avg 95,184 mi); Unintended Acceleration (95 complaints, avg 35,414 mi); Body Structure (85 complaints, avg 100,999 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Toyota Tacoma?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 77,552 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Toyota Tacoma include 82 crash-related reports, 13 fire reports, 39 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,984,449 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Toyota Tacoma?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (suspension failures) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Tacoma reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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