Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| DL00203 | 08/06/2003 | 10003561 | Rear axle seal design change. *tt | 10/23/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| TC00599 | 07/23/1999 | 608124 | Information to minimize clutch pedal squeaking noise when depressing or releasing the clutch pedal. *tt | 03/28/2000 | |
| TC00599 | 07/23/1999 | 6082124 | Information on minimizing clutch pedal squeaking noise when depressing or releasing the clutch pedal on vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. *tt | 11/05/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| DL00199 | 08/27/1999 | 610052 | This bulletin provides the location of the grease fittings for the propeller shaft joints as well as the type of grease to use with each fitting location. *tt | 04/14/2000 | |
| DL00199 | 08/27/1999 | 6088659 | This service bulletin provides the location of the grease fittings for the propeller shaft joints. *tt | 12/29/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Transmission failed. vehicle rolled forwad from parking and strike a building. yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/02/1997 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| Transmission downshifting to 2nd gear for no normal reason at 70+ mph when gas pedal is released, causing rear tires to lockup and loose traction resulting in loss of control of vehicle. vehicle has been in for repair many times, including installation of new transmission. fault still exists but to a lesser degree. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 03/01/2001 | |||
| When parked and in gear with engine off vehicle will roll backwards. this occurred on random basis. however, it happened 4 times in one day, and two incidents were on level ground where vehicle rolled 3 feet. dealership informed consumer that problem was due to consumer not using emergency brake on level ground. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| While driving front axle broke, causing loss of control cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated there was a problem with the started being engaged to engine prior to parking the vehicle, then an hour later while vehicle was parked with no key in the ignition the vehicle crashed into the garage door and into an embankment and did not stop until the battery died.*yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| The clutch pedal got stuck in the pressed position while driving, causing vehicle to be stuck in second gear. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| There is a vibration in driveline at 50 mph . tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 130000 | 1 | 07/01/1995 |
| 1995 toyota tacoma. rear differential has rusted out is is not able to be repaired. a friend with same vehicle has experienced the same problem. dealer said there are no recalls and it is not covered under recent frame rust recall by toyota. *tr | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 07/01/1995 | ||
| Struck deer at 60mph-solid causing $65000 in damage, airbag did not deploy, struck gaurd rail at 40mph drivers front corner airbag did not deploy. squeaking coming from rear or vehicle especially over speed bumps, leaf springs?. factory differential failed at 65000miles, dealer refused to consider warranty, replaced with used with 16000 miles, it failed at 127000miles. fact. trans 2cd gear syncro failed at 124000 mi. replaced with '96 unit 16000mi. 3rd gear syncro is failing, i do not tow or haul with truck. if i could afford it i'd get rid of it, nothing but problems. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 07/01/1995 | ||
| Struck deer at 60mph-solid causing $65000 in damage, airbag did not deploy, struck gaurd rail at 40mph drivers front corner airbag did not deploy. squeaking coming from rear or vehicle especially over speed bumps, leaf springs?. factory differential failed at 65000miles, dealer refused to consider warranty, replaced with used with 16000 miles, it failed at 127000miles. fact. trans 2cd gear syncro failed at 124000 mi. replaced with '96 unit 16000mi. 3rd gear syncro is failing, i do not tow or haul with truck. if i could afford it i'd get rid of it, nothing but problems. | |||
| 01/14/1998 | 1 | 06/13/1995 | |
| Transmission has been slipping since purchase. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR | |||
| 10/15/1995 | |||
| The 5 speed transmission stick shift will not stay in gear. please give more details. *ak | |||