Is the 2007 Toyota Tacoma a bad year?
541 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 68, 5.7× a quiet Tacoma year.
Keep it, but watch the transmission
The transmission draws 5.7× the complaints of a quiet Tacoma year, spread over 11k–117k miles, so there's no single mileage to plan around.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 Tacoma owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 38,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed controlSTANDS OUT | 108 (20%) | 6k–51k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Transmission and drivetrainSTANDS OUT | 68 (13%) | 11k–117k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| SuspensionSTANDS OUT | 118 (22%) | 66k–120k miles · ahead | Ball joint replacement (one joint) $200–$500 · Control arm replacement (one arm) $200–$900 |
| Body structureSTANDS OUT | 109 (20%) | 59k–136k miles · ahead | — |
| SteeringSTANDS OUT | 54 (10%) | 64k–130k miles · ahead | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Brakes | 43 (8%) | 10k–62k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Engine | 20 (4%) | 13k–100k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Electrical system | 18 (3%) | 33k–109k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Exterior lighting | 10 (2%) | 25k–86k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Tires | 8 (1%) | 13k–98k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Wheels | 6 (1%) | 22k–93k miles · around this mileage | Wheel bearing / hub assembly replacement (one wheel) $230–$750 |
| Air bags | 44 (8%) | 49k–97k miles · ahead | — |
| Fuel system | 13 (2%) | 42k–136k miles · ahead | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Seat belts | 5 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 38,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 541 complaints: 65 mention a crash · 9 mention a fire · 30 report an injury · 9 say the car was towed.
3 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Sep 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
After pulling into a parking spot, prior to changing the gear from drive to park, the engine revved up violently on it's own.
2007 Toyota tacoma pickup truck engine surges in uncontrolled manner as accelerator pedal is released. More pronounced and frequent in hot weather conditions.
At first about 6 months ago , car started vibrating at low speed and disappear at higher speed.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 38,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2007 Toyota Tacoma: 10
The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring. 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.
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. If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
If the access doors are repeatedly and forcefully closed, the screws that attach the seat belt pre-tensioner to the seat belt retractor can loosen over time. If the screws loosen completely, the seat belt pre-tensioner and the retractor spring cover could detach from the seat belt retractor. If the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly, the seat belt pre-tensioner will not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in a severe crash.
Over time, steering wheel vibration may damage the spiral cable assembly (Clockspring) that powers the driver s air bag module. If damage occurs, the air bag warning lamp will illuminate and the air bag may become deactivated. In the event of a crash, the driver s side air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury.
These vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels. A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
These vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels. This does not meet the standard requirements.
The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "Tire selection and rims." Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
On certain pickup trucks equipped with four wheel drive, a section of the rear propeller shaft may have been improperly cast. 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.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Toyota: 184
Repair instructions Toyota sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Toyota Tacoma. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak or creak noise from the clutch pedal when it is depressed or released
There is a drivetrain vibration and/or noise
Toyota has received a number of reports regarding Propeller Shaft Universal Joints on certain 2005-2011 model year Tacoma vehicles
Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where there is a drivetrain vibration and/or drivetrain noise
NHTSA defect investigations: 1
Sudden and uncontrolled acceleration
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2006 Tacoma: 782 complaints, keep it · 2008 Tacoma: 450 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2007 Toyota Tacoma a bad year?
541 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 68, 5.7× a quiet Tacoma year. At 38,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the transmission. The transmission draws 5.7× the complaints of a quiet Tacoma year, spread over 11k–117k miles, so there's no single mileage to plan around.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Tacoma?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: speed control (108), transmission and drivetrain (68), suspension (118), body structure (109), steering (54). Half of the transmission complaints were filed between 11k–117k miles.
How many recalls does the 2007 Toyota Tacoma have?
10 recall campaigns list this model year: Seats (NHTSA 16V-396), Seats (NHTSA 14V-743), Suspension (NHTSA 14V-604), Seat belts (NHTSA 13V-337) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.