Starting in March 2009, cast aluminum wheels have paint bubbling and surface corrosion. Contacted Toyota and they would not address the issue stating out of warranty condition. A professional wheel reconditioner has stated that if even if repainted it would return since the corrosion is embedded into the metal. My opinion is that over time, surface corrosion can lead to weakening of the wheel structure potentially causing failure and serious injury.

- Farmingdale, NY, USA

The carpet is wearing off in my 2006 Toyota Tacoma, due to the manufacturing mat not being/designed in the right spot. It will cause a safety issue as the hole gets bigger. The carpet not has a hole and my hill can get stuck there as it gets bigger.

- Weare, NH, USA

2006 Toyota Tacoma tailgate is dangerously weak, and is unable to support what most consider normal weight for a truck tailgate. Although substandard design may be considered "buyer beware", truck buyers expect a tailgate to support the weight of normal truck use activities. Toyota provides no warning or caution anywhere that the tailgate is of insufficient strength to perform normal 1/2-ton truck duties, and typically (per internet forum threads) tells their customers that it is their problem and that they should not expect to be able to safely use the tailgate for anything more than hiding the inside of the bed. Since Toyota has produced a substandard designed part, they should have provided a visual warning on the part to alert customers to the danger their product imposes if used in a traditional manner. Since they did not do so, they should be held liable to provide a redesigned part to their customers or full restitution for the purchase price of the vehicles. A google or similar internet search on "Tacoma tailgate forum" will substantiate my statements beyond my personal experience with the tailgate bending.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

: the contact stated when accelerating in 1st gear at 15 mph, the vehicle stalled on 9 occasions. At other times, the shifter would not go into reverse. There was a clunking noise when shifting occurred that became constant as the problem worsened. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer but the problem was not corrected. An appointment was scheduled with another service dealer. The fuel warning light was not activated at the proper volume of fuel. These problems happened shortly after the carpeting was replaced due to water leaking through the firewall. The manufacturer was notified. The consumer stated the vehicle jumped out of park and into reverse. On numerous occasions the truck stalled. Updated 12/18/06.

- Bahama, NC, USA