Tacoma Safety Concerns?

05PreRunner · 01-29-2008, 05:04 PM

Wow, i was looking for tacoma videos and i ended up on this one...... kinda freaky, but it's never happened to me...........

tacomaman06 · 01-29-2008, 05:11 PM

good post......but its been discussed alot too. it always seems to be either something with the tranny that people just get used to, or it happens with the air conditioning on, when the compressor kicks in, and most people get used to it too. not exactly sure what the real fix for it is though.

colinb17 · 01-29-2008, 07:31 PM

this is typical media, they are completely biased about the issue. yes it does happen, mine will do something of the nature from time to time when I'm sitting at a red light...all of the sudden, the engine seems to rev about 200 rpm. maybe some do it more severely than in my case, but just like tacomaman60 said, you get used to it very easily. personally, the amount of pressure i put on the brake pedal when I'm stopped is more than enough to keep the truck from even budging. i can only feel it when i really look for it. and it only happens about once a week, and i drive a lot.

my advise for anyone looking to buy a new tacoma. i wouldn't worry about it too much. especially, since only 20 of the who knows how many taco owners have complained

lsocoee · 01-29-2008, 08:03 PM

That dude on the video just sounds like a candy ass. Furthermore, they don't discuss the actual details of the problem. If he's complaining about the surge when the truck is stopped or going slow, then he is definitely a whiny little b****.

spp · 01-30-2008, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lsocoee

That dude on the video just sounds like a candy ass. Furthermore, they don't discuss the actual details of the problem. If he's complaining about the surge when the truck is stopped or going slow, then he is definitely a whiny little b****.

How can it surge forward when he is stopped? It was a manual transmission!!!

nd · 01-30-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by spp

How can it surge forward when he is stopped? It was a manual transmission!!!

My guess would be he was in 1st gear and his left leg got lazy and let the clutch engage too fast shooting him forward. thats the only possible way a surge can happen with a manual

gdawg25 · 01-30-2008, 10:08 AM

What a douche bag! Fuck some people are stupid...I just hope this guy never reproduced. Exactly what ndcouch said, he probably let the clutch out while stopped.

emad · 01-30-2008, 10:40 AM

that guy is full of it first of it is a manual tranny the clutch should be in when stopped second if he didnt like the comfort y did he buy it he didnt take it for a test drive yea right i have never had any problems with my truck taco all the way baby the video was completley bias

lsocoee · 01-30-2008, 11:08 AM

I bet his floor mat forced his skinny pedal down and that forced the surge.

But thanks for posting the video. My blood pressure was a little low.

LazyRyan · 02-05-2008, 11:24 PM

mine does that.....when my foot is not on the brake. this usually happens to me but thats only if i have like feather like pressure on the brake at a stop, it usally surges like 1 inch. i just put some pressure on the brake and wow im not moving!

Tug · 02-10-2008, 08:41 PM

I almost hate to say anything but the vehicle is doing something its not designed to do. Americans are sue happy, how long do you think its going to be before someone "accidently" rear ends another car and tries to sue Toyota for the "acccident"?

Zebra · 02-11-2008, 08:09 PM

If something is that "unsafe" i'm sure in the fuck not going to drive it. dude is driving all over city and highway in it. must not be that unsafe!!!

Buffalofan · 02-14-2008, 09:15 AM

This guy sounds like a stuttering idiot. If you don't like it then trade it in or sell it on the street.

If I felt my car or truck was not safe I would not be driving it.

Buffalofan · 02-14-2008, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colinb17

this is typical media, they are completely biased about the issue. yes it does happen, mine will do something of the nature from time to time when I'm sitting at a red light...all of the sudden, the engine seems to rev about 200 rpm. maybe some do it more severely than in my case, but just like tacomaman60 said, you get used to it very easily. personally, the amount of pressure i put on the brake pedal when I'm stopped is more than enough to keep the truck from even budging. i can only feel it when i really look for it. and it only happens about once a week, and i drive a lot.

my advise for anyone looking to buy a new tacoma. i wouldn't worry about it too much. especially, since only 20 of the who knows how many taco owners have complained

I think the video said 22,000 people complained. did i hear that right?

gdawg25 · 02-14-2008, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffalofan

I think the video said 22,000 people complained. did i hear that right?

That's 22,000 dumb Americans

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corywilson13 · 02-14-2008, 10:20 AM

so there are a few canadian guys on here!

mjp2 · 02-14-2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corywilson13

so there are a few canadian guys on here!

GAH! Not another one!

(Welcome to TW!

)

TacoSter · 02-17-2008, 03:37 PM

Wow... what a dork... umm can you say... step on the brake when your stopped? Sure I feel the A/C kick in but common sense says umm "brake pedal"

Roland · 02-17-2008, 04:52 PM

Let me think. The guy's driving a 5 speed. I drive a 5 speed. If I remember correctly it takes a combined effort of depressing the right peddle and releasing the left peddle to get the truck to move. Someone needs to take the truck away from that idiot.

Brians03Taco · 02-17-2008, 08:37 PM

"I don't even like driving the car, its uncomfortable" he says. Didn't this candy ass moron test drive the damned thing before he bought it? I mean common, I really don't understand how people get saddled with a truck they don't like when they had the opportunity to check it all out before they signed the friggen papers. Theres a reason you test drive a vehicle, to see if it fits what you want ergonomically, performance wise, and whether or not the stupid thing works the way it is supposed to. Sheesh gimmie a break!

~Brian

01-29-2008, 05:04 PM	#1
05PreRunner Can't stop modding... Joined: Sep 2007, #2675 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,683 White 05 Double Cab PreRunner SR5 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Mods are in signature block.	Tacoma Safety Concerns? Wow, i was looking for tacoma videos and i ended up on this one...... kinda freaky, but it's never happened to me........... __________________ My Truck's Mods: Chrome Mesh Grill, Chrome Mesh Bumper Grill, Chrome Eyelids, IPCW Led Taillights, IPCW Led third Brake Light, JVC Bluetooth/DVD/CD Headunit, 10" sub in Custom Scosche Box, Mirror Covers, Door Handle Covers, Tailgate handle cover, Blue LED Interior Lights, Side Steps, True Flow XDI intake, Helix TBS, OBX Racing Pedals, CGS Motorsports Exhaust, TRD Shiftknob, Toyota "Baja" Rims, Moerse Keyless Entry Beep Mod, 265/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers, Tacomaworld.com sticker (+20 hp), JBA Headers, Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, 6000k Hi/Lo HID Headlights, 6000k HID foglights, BHLM, Rear view camera, White Gauge Cluster LEDs, Custom badging

01-29-2008, 05:11 PM	#2
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: rock hill, sc Age: 29 Posts: 9,186 04 trd tacoma 4x4 v6 double cab 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 vent visors,deck plate mod, gray wire mod, black steelies and emblems, mag-lite mod, wheelers/ome suspension, stainless brake lines....still to come.... afe pro dry s filter..........plus many,many more!!	good post......but its been discussed alot too. it always seems to be either something with the tranny that people just get used to, or it happens with the air conditioning on, when the compressor kicks in, and most people get used to it too. not exactly sure what the real fix for it is though. __________________ i am WILL--my ride=04 tacoma trd 4x4 double cab, v6, auto,deck plate mod, grey wire mod, billy 5100's all the way around,black low-pro uws toolbox, black steelies,blacked out emblems, mag light mod,wheelers/alcan springs, ome 881 coils, braided stainless brake lines, polyurethane bushings,soon to come....15 inch wheelers steelies and gy wrangler mtr's!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

01-29-2008, 08:03 PM	#4
lsocoee how baby dodges are made Joined: Feb 2007, #872 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 4,974 2007 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab Long B 2007 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Bed mat, URD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, C2C Hood Struts, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pop-n-Lok, Wet Okole Underwear	That dude on the video just sounds like a candy ass. Furthermore, they don't discuss the actual details of the problem. If he's complaining about the surge when the truck is stopped or going slow, then he is definitely a whiny little b****. __________________ Tacoma World: One big happily dysfunctional family.

01-30-2008, 10:08 AM	#7
gdawg25 Finally in Victoria! Joined: Oct 2006, #136 Location: Victoria, British Columbia Age: 26 Posts: 732 07 TRD Sport 2007 Double Cab Manual 4.0L V6 Airaid Intake, Westin Oval Step Bars, TRD seat covers, LiteRider tonneau cover.	What a douche bag! Fuck some people are stupid...I just hope this guy never reproduced. Exactly what ndcouch said, he probably let the clutch out while stopped. __________________ I piss excellence!

01-30-2008, 10:40 AM	#8
emad Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4322 Location: belvidere il Posts: 46 08 regular cab 4x4 sr5 2008 Regular Cab Manual 2.7 16 inch american racing chambers with teflon coating 275/75/16 nitto terra grapplers rear window tint and a winch bumper will be put on this spring	that guy is full of it first of it is a manual tranny the clutch should be in when stopped second if he didnt like the comfort y did he buy it he didnt take it for a test drive yea right i have never had any problems with my truck taco all the way baby the video was completley bias __________________ mmmm beefy taco

01-29-2008, 07:31 PM	#3
colinb17 Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4127 Posts: 95 07 doublecab 4x4 shortbed 2007 Double Cab Automatic stock v6 westin bullbar, offroad lights for bar, taillight guards, window visors, tow shackle, ipod/mp3 jack, flowmaster 40 series, stickers, thule roof rack, rear spring tsb, pace edwards tonneau.	this is typical media, they are completely biased about the issue. yes it does happen, mine will do something of the nature from time to time when I'm sitting at a red light...all of the sudden, the engine seems to rev about 200 rpm. maybe some do it more severely than in my case, but just like tacomaman60 said, you get used to it very easily. personally, the amount of pressure i put on the brake pedal when I'm stopped is more than enough to keep the truck from even budging. i can only feel it when i really look for it. and it only happens about once a week, and i drive a lot. my advise for anyone looking to buy a new tacoma. i wouldn't worry about it too much. especially, since only 20 of the who knows how many taco owners have complained

01-30-2008, 11:08 AM	#9
lsocoee how baby dodges are made Joined: Feb 2007, #872 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 4,974 2007 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab Long B 2007 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Bed mat, URD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, C2C Hood Struts, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pop-n-Lok, Wet Okole Underwear	I bet his floor mat forced his skinny pedal down and that forced the surge. But thanks for posting the video. My blood pressure was a little low. __________________ Tacoma World: One big happily dysfunctional family.

02-05-2008, 11:24 PM	#10
LazyRyan Member Joined: Dec 2007, #4010 Posts: 64 08 DblCab PreRunner SR5 V6 AT-5speed TRD Sport+ SC 2008 Double Cab Automatic	mine does that.....when my foot is not on the brake. this usually happens to me but thats only if i have like feather like pressure on the brake at a stop, it usally surges like 1 inch. i just put some pressure on the brake and wow im not moving!

02-10-2008, 08:41 PM	#11
Tug Junior Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4675 Posts: 20 4X4 TRD Tacoma 2002 Access Cab Manual Stock	I almost hate to say anything but the vehicle is doing something its not designed to do. Americans are sue happy, how long do you think its going to be before someone "accidently" rear ends another car and tries to sue Toyota for the "acccident"?

02-11-2008, 08:09 PM	#12
Zebra Senior Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3981 Location: Memphis,TN Posts: 154 2008 Tacoma 2.7L 4x2 Reg. Cab 5-speed 2008 Regular Cab Manual 2.7 L Volant ram air and CAI setup, Fumoto oil drain valve, Pioneer DEH-3900MP	If something is that "unsafe" i'm sure in the fuck not going to drive it. dude is driving all over city and highway in it. must not be that unsafe!!!

02-14-2008, 09:15 AM	#13
Buffalofan Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4687 Location: Denver but moving back to my hometown Chicago Posts: 95 2001 Tacoma V6 SR5 TRD Package Lunar Mist 2001 Access Cab Automatic V6	This guy sounds like a stuttering idiot. If you don't like it then trade it in or sell it on the street. If I felt my car or truck was not safe I would not be driving it.

02-14-2008, 10:20 AM	#16
corywilson13 Canadian Taco Joined: Feb 2008, #4613 Location: Vancouver Island, British Columbia Age: 20 Posts: 106 08 Taco sr5 Access 6spd Std 2008 Access Cab Manual v6 Grom-Ipod, Bed Mat, Tool Box with TRD mat, Inifnity 6x9's.	so there are a few canadian guys on here! __________________ -Lisa - "Look Bart you made $3470.00 dollars!!" - Bart - "Sweet, now I can get that used Toyota that I have always wanted!"

02-17-2008, 03:37 PM	#18
TacoSter Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4090 Location: Chicago NW Burbs Posts: 80 08 TRD Sport 4wd Speedway Blue Double cab - Shortbed 2008 Double Cab Automatic V6	Wow... what a dork... umm can you say... step on the brake when your stopped? Sure I feel the A/C kick in but common sense says umm "brake pedal"

02-17-2008, 04:52 PM	#19
Roland My other ride has sails Joined: Jan 2008, #4149 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,873 06 Impulse Red I4 2WD Access Cab 2006 Access Cab Manual 2.7 UnderCover Tonneau, Bed mat, Bug Deflector, aFe Pro Dry S, Secondary Air Filter removed, Synthetic 5W-30 oil, Scanguage II with blendmount, WeatherTech floorliners, Toyota seat covers, Installed OEM intermittent wipers, TacomaWorld sticker, Defrost without AC mod.	Let me think. The guy's driving a 5 speed. I drive a 5 speed. If I remember correctly it takes a combined effort of depressing the right peddle and releasing the left peddle to get the truck to move. Someone needs to take the truck away from that idiot. __________________ "Life's journeys End is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy shit what a ride!"

02-17-2008, 08:37 PM	#20
Brians03Taco Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3979 Posts: 42 Its a TeeeRuck 2003 Access Cab Manual Alpine head unit with ipod dock, alpine speakers.	"I don't even like driving the car, its uncomfortable" he says. Didn't this candy ass moron test drive the damned thing before he bought it? I mean common, I really don't understand how people get saddled with a truck they don't like when they had the opportunity to check it all out before they signed the friggen papers. Theres a reason you test drive a vehicle, to see if it fits what you want ergonomically, performance wise, and whether or not the stupid thing works the way it is supposed to. Sheesh gimmie a break! ~Brian

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