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2007 Toyota Tacoma Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 68 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2007 Toyota Tacoma, 13% of all 541 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest transmission complaint count among 21 Tacoma model years. These complaints report 5 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 38,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
68
13% of 541
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
38,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Toyota Tacoma transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 19, 2007, latest Jul 15, 2021.

2007 Toyota Tacoma transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter62007 Q12008 Q22011 Q12013 Q12014 Q42016 Q42019 Q1
68 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q1 to 2021 Q3; peak 2010 Q1 (6).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2007 Toyota Tacoma

  1. NHTSA 07V324000Jul 26, 2007Transmission & Powertrain108 vehicles

    Power train:driveline

    On certain pickup trucks equipped with four wheel drive, a section of the rear propeller shaft may have been improperly cast.

    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 control, increasing the possibility of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear propeller shaft with a new one free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2007. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Tacoma model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200557 (8%)
  2. 200656 (7%)
  3. 200768 (13%)
  4. 200822 (5%)
  5. 200975 (14%)
  6. 201029 (10%)
  7. 20118 (4%)
  8. 201235 (12%)
  9. 201322 (18%)
  10. 201413 (14%)
  11. 20159 (9%)
  12. 2016136 (42%)
  13. 201768 (28%)
  14. 201829 (14%)
  15. 201940 (18%)
  16. 202015 (17%)
  17. 202114 (18%)
  18. 202210 (17%)
  19. 20237 (13%)
  20. 202454 (36%)
  21. 202520 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Toyota Tacoma have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 68 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2007 Toyota Tacoma, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 38,000 miles.
Which Toyota Tacoma year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has the most transmission complaints (136), compared with 68 for the 2007.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2007 Toyota Tacoma?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Toyota Tacoma concerns the transmission: 07V324000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.