OK. I’m ready to sue Toyota for false advertising. Who’s with me??

[PerpetualTraveler]

2024 Tacoma SR. Purchased 10/24. Tow package. No brake controller for this model. Dealership doesn’t even know what a brake controller is and is no help! I believe Toyota and the dealership falsely advertise this model as having the ability to tow 6400lbs. However, legally the truck must have a brake controller to activate trailer brakes. Manual says don’t recommend 3rd party controller but the Toyota brake controller cannot be added to this model. This model has a 7way with brake wire. Towing a boat is usually fine since they have surge brakes but towing any other trailers including campers is impossible.

So…without the ability to add a wired controller this truck CANNOT tow a camper that requires brakes even if the camper is 3000lbs for example.

False advertising.

PS…please don’t ask if I’ve checked for a harness, contacted the dealer, contacted Toyota, Customer Care or my local trailer place. I’ve done all of this and more. I plan on trying a Curt echo next.

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[Compy386]

A lawsuit seems pretty extreme, given that the fine print for towing specifically states that the brake controller is an optional upgrade for the SR trim when equipped with tow package.

The fine print also goes on to clarify that the final tow rating of your truck is dependent on how it is equipped, UP TO the 6400lb max as seen here.

1Before towing, confirm your vehicle and trailer are compatible, hooked up and loaded properly and that you have any necessary additional equipment. Do not exceed any Weight Ratings and follow all instructions in your Owner's Manual. The maximum you can tow depends on base curb weight plus the total weight of any cargo, occupants, and added vehicle equipment. "Added vehicle equipment" includes additional standard/optional equipment and accessories added by the manufacturer, dealers, and/or vehicle owners. The only way to be certain of your vehicle's exact curb weight is to weigh your vehicle without passengers or cargo. [Calculated with the new SAE J2807 method.] Installation of a tow hitch receiver or other accessories located near the rear bumper or side-door kick sensors may require disabling or removing the kick sensor, and the sensor operation setting in your vehicle should be turned off. See Owner's Manual for limitations.

I'm no legal expert, but I don't believe you would win that.

 

[wire4money]

You won’t win that lawsuit. Every truck has an advertisement of a certain tow rating when properly equipped. Your truck is not properly equipped to tow 6400 pounds.

 

[JakeJoeBob]

Lmao

 

[nurp42]

As others have said, pretty sure you’d have no chance of winning that type of lawsuit. I waited until dealership found one w/ the upgrade pkg. primarily because I wanted the TBC included. My guess is that a first year law student could find text that would get your case dismissed very quickly.

 

[wire4money]

 

[Ruissimo]

Probably have a better shot at contesting the mpg they advertised...

 

[CrispyTacoLover]

2024 Tacoma SR. Purchased 10/24. Tow package. No brake controller for this model. Dealership doesn’t even know what a brake controller is and is no help! I believe Toyota and the dealership falsely advertise this model as having the ability to tow 6400lbs. However, legally the truck must have a brake controller to activate trailer brakes. Manual says don’t recommend 3rd party controller but the Toyota brake controller cannot be added to this model. This model has a 7way with brake wire. Towing a boat is usually fine since they have surge brakes but towing any other trailers including campers is impossible.

So…without the ability to add a wired controller this truck CANNOT tow a camper that requires brakes even if the camper is 3000lbs for example.

False advertising.

PS…please don’t ask if I’ve checked for a harness, contacted the dealer, contacted Toyota, Customer Care or my local trailer place. I’ve done all of this and more. I plan on trying a Curt echo next.

Is it Friday?

 

[wire4money]

Is it Friday?

Nah, that’s a Tacoma world thing.

 

[gasgasman]

You bought the wrong truck and having buyer's remorse.

 

[MT-Taco]

Many have added a brake controller.

 

[EastonTaco]

I am by no means an expert, but I have owned and towed a few campers and boats over the years. I would not want to tow a trailer much over 5k pounds for any distance with a midsize truck I don’t care what brand truck or what the specs say. You can never account for wind, hills, etc. plus add sail area and tongue weight of the trailer. For anything much over 5k pounds I would have thought Tundra instead of Tacoma.

 

[CrispyTacoLover]

Nah, that’s a Tacoma world thing.

Seems like it drifted…

 

[goin2drt]

Is it Friday?

I was going to ask if it a full moon.

 

[oxi]

Payload numbers... HA!

2016 SR...

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