2007 Toyota Tacoma Reliability
The 2007 Toyota Tacoma has 541 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about suspension and body structure. Compared with nearby Tacoma model years (2005–2009), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Tacoma's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
541
NHTSA owner complaints
10
Recall campaigns
65
Complaints citing a crash
9
Complaints citing a fire
2007 Toyota Tacoma complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 model year, filed between 2007 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 118 | 22% |
| Body structure | 109 | 20% |
| Speed control / throttle | 108 | 20% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 68 | 13% |
| Steering | 54 | 10% |
| Air bags | 44 | 8% |
| Service brakes | 43 | 8% |
| Unknown or other | 34 | 6% |
2007 Toyota Tacoma recalls
10 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2007 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V324000 | Jul 26, 2007 | Powertrain / transmission — driveline | On certain pickup trucks equipped with four wheel drive, a section of the rear propeller shaft may have been improperly cast. |
| 09V223000 | Jun 15, 2009 | Equipment — other / labels | Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from September 1, 2005 to May 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor… |
| 09V388000 | Oct 5, 2009 | Speed control / throttle — accelerator pedal | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. 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. |
| 10V035000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment — other / labels | Gulf states Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between September 1, 2005 and June 2, 2008… |
| 10V036000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment — other / labels | Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying… |
| 12V092000 | Mar 7, 2012 | Air bags — frontal | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Tacoma vehicles, manufactured from September 14, 2004, through August 29, 2008. Over time, steering wheel vibration may damage the spiral cable assembly (clockspring) that powers the drivers air bag module. If… |
| 13V337000 | Aug 7, 2013 | Seat belts | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 2011 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, through September 7, 2011. If the access doors are… |
| 14V604000 | Sep 29, 2014 | 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… |
| 14V743000 | Nov 19, 2014 | 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,… |
| 16V396000 | Jun 2, 2016 | 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… |
How the 2007 compares with nearby Tacoma years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Tacoma analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 707 | 10 | Body structure | Avoid |
| 2006 | 782 | 11 | Body structure | Avoid |
| 2007 (this page) | 541 | 10 | Suspension | Avoid |
| 2008 | 450 | 11 | Suspension | Avoid |
| 2009 | 520 | 13 | Suspension | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2007 Toyota Tacoma
- Suspension: listen for clunks over bumps, look for leaking struts and uneven tire wear.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 10 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2007 Toyota Tacoma reliability FAQ
Is the 2007 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
The 2007 Toyota Tacoma has 541 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about suspension and body structure. Compared with nearby Tacoma model years (2005–2009), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Tacoma's typical year.
What are the most common 2007 Toyota Tacoma problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Toyota Tacoma are suspension (118), body structure (109), speed control / throttle (108), powertrain / transmission (68). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2007 Toyota Tacoma have recalls?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2007 Toyota Tacoma, including 07V324000 (powertrain / transmission — driveline) and 09V223000 (equipment — other / labels). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2007 Toyota Tacoma compare with the 2006 and 2008 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2006 has 782 complaints and 11 recalls (avoid); the 2008 has 450 complaints and 11 recalls (avoid). The 2007 has 541 complaints and 10 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2007 Toyota Tacoma?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2007 Tacoma, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.