Does my Tacoma have a recall?
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles equipped with a six-cylinder engine. The affected vehicles have a crank position sensor that may malfunction, potentially resulting in an engine stall. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
What year Toyota Tacoma has frame recall?
Toyota, in 2016, settled a class-action suit by agreeing to spend $3 billion to repair millions of Tacomas, Tundras, and Sequioa SUV’s with rusting frames. Model years affected are from 2004 to 2008 (or 2010 in a few cases). This follows an earlier extended warranty affecting Toyota trucks from 1995-2003.
How much does it cost to replace U joints on a Toyota Tacoma?
Toyota Tacoma U-Joint Replacement Cost Estimate. The average cost for a Toyota Tacoma u-joint replacement is between $285 and $322. Labor costs are estimated between $142 and $180 while parts are priced at $143.
When should ball joints be replaced Toyota Tacoma?
There is no set replacement schedule for ball joints, though most vehicles will need to have them changed at some point. Most ball joints will last for 100,000 miles or more. Rough driving habits may shorten the life of these parts.
How do I know if my U-joint is bad Tacoma?
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Universal Joint (U-Joint)
- Squeaking noise when starting to move (forward or reverse)
- “Clunk” with a ringing sound when shifting from Drive to Reverse.
- Vibration felt throughout the vehicle while moving forward at speed.
- Transmission fluid leaks from the rear of the transmission.
What does a bad U-joint sound like?
A bad u-joint can cause a clunking sound or jerkiness while driving, particularly when letting off of and pressing the accelerator. Then, shift into drive. If the vehicle makes a clunking sound, or you can feel it knock one time after engagement, a u-joint is likely the culprit.
How do you tell if ball joints are going bad?
Feeling a vibration in the steering wheel while driving down a level, straight road, or your vehicle drifting to the right or left when going over bumps may also be signs of ball joint wear. Tires – Uneven tire wear may be a sign that your ball joints are wearing out.
What’s the problem with my Toyota Tacoma drive shaft?
Drive shaft vibration 10mph on to 70+. The u joints on my 2007 Toyota Tacoma deteriorated to the point in which I was forced to replace them, multiple times. This issue with the u-joints has now led to an increase deterioration in my drive shaft as well.
Are there any problems with the Toyota Tacoma?
Toyota Tacoma owners have reported 38 problems related to driveshaft (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. Drive shaft u joint failed while operating at high speed.
When did the Toyota Tacoma leaf spring crack?
October 19, 2012, the right rear leaf spring cracked and needed repair, mileage was 92303. At the time we did not know anything about the recall for the leaf springs, and the repair for the right had cost us 1408. 11.
Are there vibration issues in the Toyota Tacoma?
They report great success with this approach. The truth is the vibration issue goes all the way back to 2005 (maybe farther) when Toyota issued a Technical Service Bulletin to address the issue. They recently expanded the TSB for all 2005-2013 models with a drive line vibration.