{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11693320,"manufacturer":"Toyota Motor Corporation","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/27/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"10/14/2025","vin":"5TFCZ5ANXGX","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Bought 2016 Tacoma in 2022 w/ 53k miles.  Hit 58,850 (ish) and had an noticable oil leak\u2026 apparently this was a \u201cWell Known\u201d issue, as the mechanic @ Surprise, AZ Dealership (Toyota of Surprise, 13543 N. Auto Show Ave., Surprise, AZ 85388) told my wife and I\u2026. it\u2019s from this same thing that google showed me also:  \u201cEngine oil leaks: Reports on Consumer Reports and other forums detail expensive repairs to fix oil leaks from the front seal or timing cover, which can cost $5,000 or more because the engine often needs to be removed for the repair.\u201d  And this was 100% my case- and confirmed by the Toyota Dealers Mechanic verbally.  Leaks were without engine light indicators \u201cat all\u201d.  The dealership added a dye, told me to drive 100-500 miles and return to have a re-inspection done after their initial one came with no results.  Initially I spotted this while I was conducting a regular 3,000 mile oil change. (2nd oil change since owning the truck.  So my out of pocket was around $5,700+, for an apparent (see attached) \u201cwell-known\u201d Dealer issue.  @ 60k, a major repair cost for this should NOT but coming from the consumer, and needs to be listed as a \u201crecall\u201d.  Had I not noticed the missing oil, this could have left me stranded, my family stranded, or caused many other traveling issues throughout my driving experiences.  I repaired this around two years ago, but have been terrified to drive my truck!  I\u2019ve driven about 1,000 miles or less since the repair (in 2 years time).  I\u2019m selling first chance I can, BUT, I WANT MY MONEY BACK!  I have the receipt in a safe for when this becomes a recall - to prove i paid it, and to get a FULL REFUND!!!  That is not how good business is done by Toyota.  I owned a 2004 and 2005 Camrys prior, as well as a 2014 Lexus GS 350 F Sport (all in my name), this truck was a dream, now a nightmare.  Please, for everyone complaining online and those that have had to also pay for these repairs @ low mileage, MAKE THIS INTO A RECALL FOR 2016 TACOMAs.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"TOYOTA","productModel":"TACOMA","manufacturer":"Toyota Motor Corporation"}]}]}