Issue ID | 1034421 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10560628 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 01/06/13 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Brand new vehicle experiencing a hard thumping noise that feels like the vehicle is being hit from behind when coming to a stop. This noise is felt throughout the vehicle and has been duplicated to toyota. The thump is experienced going forward and reverse. First explanation from toyota was that the drive shaft is binding under the pressure where it meets the slip yoke and then abruptly releasing that pressure. This thump feeling can be subtle or quite powerful. Any issues with the drive train can be dangerous to both the vehicle occupants, and the vehicles traveling behind said vehicle. Toyota engineers have been to the dealership and have not been able to determine a cause. I have spoken to other dealerships that state the tacoma and 4runner are affected. After dropping off my vehicle many times, this issue has still not been resolved. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CIBOLO, TX |
VIN pattern | 5TFJU4GN6DXXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 10/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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