repaired · 2017 Q4
Front assembly: seat heater/cooler
Risk. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
2007 Toyota TacomaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 541 owner complaints about the 2007 Toyota Tacoma, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-396 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 22, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: BuickCentury04, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Toyota Tacoma has problems
541 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
118Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
109Structure3 crash/fire/injury
108Vehicle speed control35 crash/fire/injury
68Power train6 crash/fire/injury
54Steering4 crash/fire/injury
44Air bags11 crash/fire/injury
20Service brakes, hydraulic
19Service brakes
18Electrical system
7416 other systems14 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 118 | 1 |
| Structure | 109 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 108 | 35 |
| Power train | 68 | 6 |
| Steering | 54 | 4 |
| Air bags | 44 | 11 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 20 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 19 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 6 |
| 16 other systems | 74 | 14 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2007 Toyota Tacoma recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Front assembly: seat heater/cooler
Risk. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Leaf spring assembly: leaf
Risk. If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Seat belts
Risk. If the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly, the seat belt pre-tensioner will not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in…
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no report yet
Air bags: frontal
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR…
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Power train: driveline
Risk. THE FRONT SIDE OF THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT COULD SEPARATE AT THE JOINT AND COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Mileage at failure
When do suspension problems start?
95kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 52 suspension complaints. 54% were reported before 100,000 miles.
7under 30k miles28under 100k miles24100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Air bags
8 owners mentioned a cost$456median
Middle half: $424 – $572
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Tacoma year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tacoma median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Toyota Tacoma safety ratings
2007 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Toyota Tacoma, and the recalls they led to.
- SUDDEN AND UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATIONNo recall
In owners' words
What Tacoma owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I tried to take my 2007 Toyota Tacoma for a recall about the leaf springs to Modern Toyota in Winston-Salem, NC. Modern Toyota took my truck for inspection, but upon return, informed me the would not replace the component nor were the obligated to do so.
It was determined by the Toyota dealer where this vehicle was purchased that there are rust holes in the frame. This vehicle's mileage is less than 100,000 miles. I understand there was a recall at one time however the Toyota dealership advised that this truck was not one of the vehicles in the…
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer declined to service the vehicle because of the excessive rust on the subframe of the…
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