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Est. 2015 — Automotive Stories for Cars Enthusiasts
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14 Used Trucks Drivers Avoid

10. 2005 to 2013 Toyota Tacoma

When the “Big Three,” Ford, Chevy and Dodge abandoned the concept of a mid-size truck and concentrated only on full-size models, the Toyota Tacoma became a leader among the rarer, surviving models. This means it sold above expectations, so today there are plenty of those trucks as second-hand offerings. The Tacoma is a relatively durable and high-quality product, but certain year models were part of a massive recall by Toyota for various issues. One of the main problems were the rear leaf springs that could rust and crumble under heavy loads.

Even worse, in some cases, crumbled leaf springs could penetrate the rear-mounted fuel tank and cause fuel leaks. Over the years, they solved the problems as a part of a recall, but there were still some problems with the paint, as well as loud noises and vibrations coming from the drivetrain. Also, buyers reported a slow automatic transmission, but this is not an actual problem or a malfunction, just the way they made the Tacoma gearboxes.

Written by
Vukasin Herbez
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