Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Toyota Tacoma
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Toyota Tacoma has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 541 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V396000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V604000 Leaf Spring may Fracture and Puncture Tank NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V337000 Seat Belt Screws May Loosen NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V092000 AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING SPIRAL CABLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V388000 PEDAL ENTRAPMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V223000 INCORRECT GVWR LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V324000 REAR PROPELLER SHAFT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 118 complaints
- Structure 109 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 108 complaints
- Power Train 68 complaints
- Steering 54 complaints
- Air Bags 44 complaints
Of the 541 complaints on file, 65 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 541 complaints, owners report 31 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,200–$4,600AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Toyota Tacoma has a solid reputation, though it faces issues with suspension and structure, evidenced by recall and complaint data. There are significant concerns about the leaf spring assembly and seat belts, but the overall reliability remains decent due to relatively minor issues with other systems and manageable repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| leaf spring assembly | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$900 | very common |
| seat belt pre-tensioner | 80,000–120,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| accelerator pedal | 50,000–90,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
| front seat heaters | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$500 | occasional |
| spiral cable assembly | 90,000–130,000 miles | $200–$450 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Fluid inspections
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Battery checks
- Timing belt replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Sagging rear suspension
- Airbag warning light
- Stiff accelerator pedal
- Seat belt tension issues
- Unusual floor vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Toyota Tacoma at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.