2007 Toyota Tacoma Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
85/100
#4 most-complained of 21 Tacoma years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2007 Toyota Tacoma has 541 owner complaints and 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 85 out of 100 — #4 highest of 21 Tacoma model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is suspension, wheels & tires (130 complaints, 24% of the total). Complaints report 65 crashes, 9 fires, 31 injuries, and 2 deaths.
- Complaints
- 541
- Recalls
- 10
- Crashes / fires
- 65 / 9
- Injuries / deaths
- 31 / 2
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 17 city / 21 hwy
Top 2007 Toyota Tacoma problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires130 (24%)
- Engine128 (24%)
- Structure & Body110 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain68 (13%)
- Steering54 (10%)
- Airbags44 (8%)
- Brakes43 (8%)
- Other37 (7%)
- Electrical System27 (5%)
- Fuel System13 (2%)
2007 Toyota Tacoma recalls
10 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V396000Jun 2, 2016Structure & Body7,749 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
- NHTSA 14V743000Nov 19, 2014Structure & Body3,233 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
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.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
- NHTSA 14V604000Sep 29, 2014Suspension, Wheels & Tires710,711 vehicles
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:leaf
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.
Risk: If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
2007 Toyota Tacoma fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Tacoma years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Toyota Tacoma a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Toyota Tacoma ranks #4 of 21 among Tacoma model years (Complaint Index 85/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 541 complaints and 10 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Tacoma?
- The most reported problem areas are suspension, wheels & tires (130 complaints), engine (128 complaints), and structure & body (110 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 62,000 miles.
- Does the 2007 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2007 Toyota Tacoma, most recently reported 2016, covering structure & body, suspension, wheels & tires, seat belts, and airbags.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Toyota Tacoma?
- EPA rates the 2007 Toyota Tacoma at 18 MPG combined (17 city / 21 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.