How many problems does the 2014 TOYOTA Tacoma have?

The 2014 TOYOTA Tacoma currently has 90 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2014 TOYOTA Tacoma?

The most common problems reported for the 2014 TOYOTA Tacoma are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2014 TOYOTA Tacoma problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2014 TOYOTA Tacoma comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2014 TOYOTA Tacoma Problems

STRUCTURE

13 complaints

My 2014 Toyota Tacoma is experiencing paint chipping in large sections on multiple sections of the vehicle. Primarily this can be seen on the passenger side doors near the windows. I believe there was a recall for this vehicle for years 2016-2022. My request is to have my year model included as it is experiencing the exact same issues as the years already on the recall.

Jul 08, 2024

Body is rusted

Jun 10, 2024

I purchased this Toyota 3 years ago in Rochester NY, an incredibly snowy city that uses a lot of salt in the winter. I was living in Texas when I got informed about a recall about frame damage due to rust and corrosion. When I tried to get this taken care of I was told the dealership couldn’t do anything about it because it’s not in a cold climate state anymore. The frame is very rusted and seems to be very dangerous to drive. I find the lack of professionalism and disregard for my safety highly disturbing. Please let me know if there’s anything you can do to help get this resolved.

Jul 17, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the driver's and passenger’s side visors made a popping sound and became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where both the visors were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Sep 08, 2022

Structure problems with Tacoma super white #040 peeling and starting to cause rust issues. Notified manufacturers dealership and they inspected vehicle stating it does have the delaminating problem as seen on over their other models. Stated this particular model and year is not included in current recall, but they have seen other Tacoma’s with this same issue. Collision center took pictures for their records and showed me his personal truck with exactly the same issue.Entire truck will eventually need to be painted according to shop manager. Contact Toyota North America which stated not part of (SSC) and offered not assistance reference #220111-000090. Available for inspection and have pictures if needed. Vehicle has 25,000 miles and in great shape other than exterior paint peeling.

Jan 14, 2022

+ 8 more complaints for this component

SERVICE BRAKES

10 complaints

Brake master cylinder is leaking into the cab, truck has 80k miles on it. OEM replacement part only available through Toyota dealer (Part number: 47050-04092) is INSANE at $1500. No warning indicators, just a puddle of brake fluid on my floor mat.

Apr 09, 2024

I HAVE MADE REPLACEMENT ON THE FRONT BRAKES, I DONE THIS TWICE THIS YEAS 2020. AND IT CONTINUES TO DO THE SAME , THE BRAKE PETAL KEEPS MOVING DOWN AS I KEEP PRESSURE ON IT. IT WORKS FINE FOR THE 1ST TWO WEEKS. MECHANIC SUGGESTED TO REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER.

Oct 21, 2020

WITH NORMAL BRAKING, AND JUST BEFORE STOPPING, THE BRAKES GRAB EXCESSIVELY CAUSING THE OCCUPANTS NECKS TO SNAP FORWARD. VERY ANNOYING AND COULD CAUSE NECK STRAIN IF NOT ANTICIPATING THE REACTION. THIS APPEND FROM THE TIME I TWAS NEW & CONTINUES SINCE.

Oct 15, 2019

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, USED, ON 3-8-2018. ODOMETER WAS 65716. BECAUSE OF BRAKE (PULSATION & SQUEAK) AND TIRE BALANCE ISSUES, ASKED THE TOYOTA DEALER TO REPAIR PRIOR TO PURCHASE. "THE TECHNICIAN COMPLETED FOUR WHEEL BRAKE INSPECTION. TECHNICIAN TURNED FRONT ROTORS AND CLEANED PADS. LUBED, AND CLEANED CALIPER AND SLICES." PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED. I TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER REPAIR SHOP IN AUGUST OF 2019 REPLACED ROTORS, PADS, ADJUSTED LEFT REAR BRAKE AND BALANCED WHEELS. PROBLEM STILL NOT SOLVED. CURRENT ODOMETER IS 74869.

Aug 23, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL AND SLOWED DOWN. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE AT 2 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CHEROKEE COUNTY TOYOTA (301 LIBERTY BLVD, CANTON, GA 30114, (770) 704-9525). THE DEALER REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE BOOSTER, BUT NEW BRAKES WERE NOT INSTALLED. THE DEALER REFUSED TO GIVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED NOT TO TOUCH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

Jan 25, 2019

Crash: 1

+ 5 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

7 complaints

While driving the vehicle there is a groaning sound coming from the front end of the Tacoma from the front differential. There is a TSB from Toyota, but they only cover it under warranty and are not treating it as a recall. TSB # 0026-15. I think this is something that is causing wear to the front differential and could cause further damage/could lead to a crash if something was to lock up. The sound is consistent from 15-55 MPH no matter the driving.

Apr 30, 2025

In the past two years my Tacoma has had to have the air switching valve replaced twice. Vehicle going into limp mode is not safe. Dealer tells me I need to drive it more than 5K miles a year. So I need to drive more to make an emission component work better? How does that even make sense.

Apr 13, 2024

REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAKAGE AND TOYOTA IS REFUSING TO COVER UNDER POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. PHOTOS ARE ATTACHED. DIFFERENTIAL CLEARLY SHOWS SIGNS OF OIL LEAKAGE WHICH CAN LEAD TO SAFETY CONCERN. THEIR DECISION TO NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY IS NOT IN THE PUBLIC OR CONSUMER INTEREST.

Mar 03, 2021

REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAKAGE AND TOYOTA IS REFUSING TO COVER UNDER POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. PHOTOS ARE ATTACHED. DIFFERENTIAL CLEARLY SHOWS SIGNS OF OIL LEAKAGE WHICH CAN LEAD TO SAFETY CONCERN. THEIR DECISION TO NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY IS NOT IN THE PUBLIC OR CONSUMER INTEREST.

Mar 03, 2021

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER UNABLE TO SHIFT -- BEGINNING IN 2017 (3 YEARS INTO THE NEW CAR), THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO EXHIBIT PERIODS WHERE IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO SHIFT. MOVING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER FROM STATIONARY TO ANY OF THE MOVING POSITIONS (R, D, 3, 2, 1) REQUIRED SIGNIFICANT STRENGTH. BEGINNING EARLIER 2019, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODE P0705 BEGIN COMING AND GOING ON THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY. THREE TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP THUS FAR HAS FAILED TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSE AND REMEDY THE ISSUE.

Apr 12, 2019

+ 2 more complaints for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

4 complaints

Hi. I file a complaint several years ago about their entertainment radio system freezing up intermittently. Happening now my radio after I turn it off will turn back on to the first AM setting saved even though I did not use it. After I turn it off the display shows the AM lit up as white not blue and it will turn back on repeatedly for a few more times before completely staying off. This has happened now 3 times this year.

Aug 24, 2025

MY ENTUNE AUDIO SYSTEM FROZE UP WHILE USING A USP PLUG. I TRIED TO TURN OFF THE AUDIO SYSTEM AND THE SONG KEPT PLAYING. I TRIED SWITCHING TO THE RADIO AND THE BUTTONS WOULD NOT RESPOND. I REMOVED THE USB PLUG AND IT STILL KEPT PLAYING FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES AND THAN IT FINALLY STOPPED. I WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME.

Nov 10, 2019

NAVIGATION CRASHES AND /OR FREEZES WHILE DRIVING. CAN BE A PROBLEM IN A HIGH TRAFFIC AREA WHILE RELYING ON GUIDANCE. THIS IS ESPECIALLY TROUBLESOME WHEN MANY QUICK TURNS ARE INVOLVED. FREEZING UNIT MUST BE REBOOTED WHICH TAKES TIME AND BECOMES A DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING.

Aug 16, 2017

MY MODEL CAME WITH A ENTUNE RADIO. THEY USE SOFTWARE . SOMETIMES THE RADIO WORKS JUST FINE OR IT MIGHT TURN OFF AND RESTART OR THE BLUETOOTH WORKS THEN DOESNT. IT HAS BEEN A NUMBER OF WACKY PROBLEMS. OTHER PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ON YOU TUBE AND THE INTERNET. TOYOTA IGNORES THE PROBLEMS.

May 03, 2017

STEERING

3 complaints

When you are driving down the road and get in a curve the wheels lock up like you are on ice or hydroplaining and have no control of vehicle. only happens in curves and i know of multiple trucks doing this - if another car is coming from other direction you will hit them as you cant control truck

May 22, 2025

Horn will honk when steering wheel was turned to the right or left but could not get it to honk when the steering wheel was in the straight or normal position. Took to local Toyota Dealer and it was found that the Spiral Cable in the steering wheel was the cause and needed replaced so I had the dealer replace this Spiral Cable in the steering wheel which then fixed this issue. I found online that there were recalls and service bulletins on this issue, but it was for prior years and did not include my vehicle. I noticed that there are a lot of discussions and complaints online about this issue, so it seems that this is an ongoing problem.

Feb 27, 2024

VEHICLE HAS 1-2 INCHES OF PLAY IN STEERING AND WANDERS ALL OVER ROAD UNDER ALL BUT PERFECT CONDITIONS. IT IS A DANGEROUS, PARTICULARLY IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. PURCHASED NEW. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER DECEPTIVELY STATE "THEY ALL DRIVE THAT WAY." THIRD PARTY CONFIRMED VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE. INTERNET SEARCH REVEALS ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH TOYOTA TACOMA STEERING ASSEMBLY THAT IS BEING IGNORED BY MANUFACTURER. LEMON LAW REPURCHASE UNDERWAY AFTER OVER A YEAR OF TROUBLE AND EXPENSE CAUSED BY MANUFACTURER AND DEALER REFUSAL TO HONOR WARRANTY AND LEGAL OBLIGATIONS.

Jan 07, 2016

TIRES

3 complaints

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tacoma equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Wrangler, Tire Size: P235/75/R15, DOT Number: 1PJHLFNWR. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the passenger’s side rear tire exploded. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the tire had dry rotted and were outdated. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Mar 14, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tacoma equipped with Goodyear tires, Tire Line: Assurance All Season, Tire Size: 215/70/R15. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, all four tires were shaking abnormally. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that all four tires were defective. The contact was shown that there were bubbles and indentations on each tire which led to tire cupping. The contact was also informed that the tires were not properly balanced or rotated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the tires were not round. The tire manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The tires were not replaced. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 67,000. The tire failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

Oct 17, 2022

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH RUGGED TRAIL (NA) TIRES, SIZE P265/70R16. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE CRACKED INSIDE THE TREAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,352.

Apr 10, 2015

AIR BAGS

3 complaints

The contact owned a 2014 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at 52 MPH, the vehicle drove over a pothole, causing the driver’s and passenger’s side curtain air bags to erroneously deploy. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,600.

Mar 03, 2023

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH TO THE RIGHT LANE AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT IT WOULD BE INVESTIGATED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS NOT CALLED BACK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,000. *TT UPDATED 10/2/18*JB

Aug 03, 2018

Crash: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OVER BLACK ICE, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO TWO FENCES, A HOUSE, AND A ROCK. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED UNDER CASE NUMBER: 18648. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

Feb 01, 2018

Crash: 1

ENGINE

3 complaints

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 - 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with rod knock, valve train, and engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.

Dec 14, 2021

SECONDARY AIR VALVE FAILURE RESULTING IN ENGINE STALL. OTHER 2013 -2014 TACOMA'S HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM.

Aug 20, 2019

AT COLD START UP, OIL PUMP MAKES A HIGH PITCH WHINE NOISE. DEALER SAYS ITS NORMAL DOES NOT CHECK THE ENGINE. *TR

May 31, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 complaints

1

Mar 13, 2020

Fire: 1

THE DISPLAY ON THE STEREO HEAD UNIT CUTS OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING, THE STEREO STILL WORKS, JUST THE DISPLAY TURNS OFF. THIS DISPLAY IS ALSO USED FOR THE BACK UP CAMERA. SOMETIMES WHEN I PUT MY VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THE BACK UP CAMERA IS NOT DISPLAYED AND I AM UNABLE TO SEE WHAT IS DIRECTLY BEHIND THE VEHICLE.

Feb 24, 2020

RODENTS CAUSED OVER $3,000 IN DAMAGE BY CHEWING ON CABLES THAT ARE MADE FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING (SOY, RICE HUSKS, WOOD, SUGAR, VANILLA, PEANUT OIL, AND STRAW; REFERENCES: WWW.SYNLUBE.COM/INCREDIBLEEDIBLECAR1.HTM ; WWW.GOOGLE.COM/?GWS_RD=SSL#Q=WHY+DO+RODENTS+EAT+CABLES+ON+CARS+MADE+IN+JAPAN ; GOOGLE: RODENT DAMAGE TOYOTA ). TOYOTA REFUSES TO PAY FOR THE DAMAGE. MY AUTO INSURANCE SAID IT MIGHT PAY (STILL WAITING TO FIND OUT) FOR THE DAMAGE, BUT THERE IS A $501 DEDUCTIBLE. TOYOTA IS THE WORST OFFENDER OF MAKING EDIBLE VEHICLES. IF I HAD KNOWN THIS IN ADVANCE, I WOULD RESEARCHED TO SEE WHICH VEHICLES HAVE EDIBLE CABLES. I WILL BE SELLING MY 2015 TACOMA ASAP AND FINDING ANOTHER PICK-UP ASAP THAT RODENTS WON'T EAT. MY BROTHER LIVES IN THE MOUNTAINS IN NEW MEXICO WHERE THERE ARE MANY VARMITS, AND THEY NEVER ATE THE WIRING ON HIS OLD CHEVY TAHOE, BUT RODENTS HAVE CHEWED ON THE WIRING OF MY TOYOTA TACOMA, AND MY MOTHER'S TOYOTA 4-RUNNER, AND A FRIENDS NISSAN MARANO. THE PROOF OF TASTY CABLES ATTRACTING RODENTS IS OVERWHELMING. MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH, AND THE TRAC OFF LIGHT APPEARED. I TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY (IN LEWISVILLE, TX) THE NEXT MORNING AT 8:50AM. NUMEROUS CABLES WERE DAMAGED AND MANY PARTS HAD TO BE REMOVED TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE. THE PROBLEM IS, IF THEY REPLACE IT WITH MORE TASTY CABLES, THE SAME THING WILL HAPPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY ON THE DRIVEWAY BY THE GARAGE. THERE IS ALREADY A CAR IN THE GARAGE AND SOME TOOLS, AND MY PICK-UP IS TOO LARGE FOR THE GARAGE.

Dec 20, 2015

VISIBILITY/WIPER

3 complaints

ALLOW ME TO EXPLAIN BY STARTING WITH THE FOLLOWING 2 FACTS: 1. THE RECOMMENDED ACTION TO TAKE WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE AND THE WINDSHIELD BEGINS TO FOG UP WHILE DRIVING IS TO TURN ON THE DEFROSTER ON HIGH HEAT. 2. THE 2014 TACOMA WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO RUN THE DEFROSTER WITH RECIRCULATED AIR, BUT RATHER FORCES ME TO USE 'FRESH' AIR WHEN USING THE DEFROSTER. THE 2 FACTS LISTED ABOVE MAKE THE TRUCK UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN COLD OR HUMID WEATHER FOR FOLLOWING 2 REASONS: 1. THE FRESH AIR (REQUIRED WHILE USING THE DEFROSTER) IS NOT ACTUALLY FRESH, BUT RATHER SMELLS LIKE WHATEVER AIR HAPPENS TO BE AROUND THE TACOMA AT THAT TIME, WHICH MANY TIMES HAPPENS TO BE THE EXHAUST OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF OR NEAR THE TRUCK. THIS DIRTY AIR, CONTAINING HAZARDOUS EXHAUST FUMES NOT ONLY SMELLS BAD, BUT CANNOT BE GOOD FOR YOUR SKIN, LUNGS, AND OVERALL HEALTH. THIS SITUATION IS INTENSIFIED TO THE POINT OF COUGHING AND GAGGING WHEN THERE ARE DIESEL EXHAUST FUMES OR WHILE IDLING AT A RED LIGHT NEAR A LOT OF VEHICLES. 2. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE DIRTY AIR FROM ENTERING THE CAB OF THE TRUCK THROUGH THE DEFROSTER IS TO TURN THE DEFROSTER OFF AND TURN THE AIR TO ANOTHER OPTION (OTHER THAN DEFROST) THAT ALLOWS RECIRCULATED AIR. THIS CREATES AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE SITUATION AS NOW THE WINDSHIELD BEGINS TO FOG UP IMMEDIATELY, CAUSING THE INABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD CLEARLY. SO IN COLD OR HUMID WEATHER, YOU EITHER CANNOT SEE THE ROAD OR YOU HAVE TO BREATHE IN POISONOUS FUMES. WITH A 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA, YOU HAVE TO PICK YOUR 'POISON' IF YOU WANT TO DRIVE IN THE COLD.

Sep 25, 2019

WHEN I TURN ON MY A/C IT COMES THROUGH THE DEFOGGER ON THE DASH FOGGING UP THE WINDSHIELD IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CAN HAPPEN WHILE MOVING OCCLUDING DRIVERS VISION NO MATTER WHERE I HAVE THE VENT SETTING. IE I TURN ON THE A/C AND TURN IT TO FLOOR...AIR STILL COMES THROUGH THE DEFROSTER VENT ON TOP OF THE DASH. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WITH THE HEAT FOGGING UP THE WINDSHIELD IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Apr 10, 2019

THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS FOG OVER, I CLEANED THEM OFF WITH A TOWEL BEFORE I START OFF TO WORK. IF THE WEATHER CONDITIONS CHANGE AND CREATES EITHER A FOG BANK OR A CONDENSATION CONDITION(S) IT BLOCKS THE USE OF THE SIDE MIRRORS. OLDER TOYOTA TRUCKS DID NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM DUE TO THE MIRRORS HAD NO BEZEL AROUND THEM AND THE AIR FLOW OVER THE TOP CREATED A LOW PRESSURE ZONE AND EVAPORATED THE MOISTURE. THIS STYLE OF MIRROR (ON THE 2014 TACOMA) DOES NOT ALLOW THAT CONDITION TO HAPPEN. TOYOTA DOES NOT PROVIDE HEATED MIRRORS FOR THIS VEHICLE. THEIR 2000 4RUNNER DOES, (MY WIFE OWNS ONE AND IT SOLVES THE ABOVE STATED PROBLEM). THIS IS LACK OF VISIBILITY FOR THE USE OF THE SIDE MIRRORS, PLEASE LOOK INTO TO THIS. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER AND COMPANY, THEIR RESPONSE IS THEY DON'T OFF HEATED SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ON THE TACOMA THANKS

Mar 30, 2016

SEATS

2 complaints

Hello, writing to make a complaint about the heated seat ECU in my toyota tacoma. It looks like improper wire connectors or improper gauge wires have caused the power connector to melt, and have rendered my heated seats inoperable. It seems if a part gets hot enough inside the vehicle cab to warm up and melt, it could potentially cause a fire.

Feb 07, 2025

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WITH THE TRAFFIC COMING TO A STOP, WE WERE SUDDENLY REAR ENDED AND THE PASSENGER SEATING ON THE RIGHT BACKSEAT HIT HER HEAD ON THE PLASTIC PIECE ATTACHED ON THE HEADREST OF HER SEAT AND SUFFERED A HEMATOMA ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD. SHE WAS ATTENDED BY THE PARAMEDICS AND WAS IMMEDIATELY TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE PLASTIC PIECE, WHICH CAUSED THE INJURY, IS LOCATED IN THE LOWER PART OF THE HEADREST AND CAN BE EASILY FELT BY JUST TOUCHING THE HEADREST. THERE IS MINIMAL TO NONE CUSHIONING. I BELIEVE THAT THE TWO REAR HEADRESTS (LEFT AND RIGHT REAR SEATS) OF THE 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLECAB IS UNSAFE AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES. *TR

Mar 05, 2015

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

2 complaints

I have had my secondary air pump replaced twice already. Now six months later am having the same codes and the truck is back at the dealership. Throws code p2443 valve stuck closed.....on a 6 month old part. This w=has been an issue with this and other toyota models since 2012. Why is there no recall on these?

Oct 05, 2024

2010-2014 Tacoma 2TR-FE Exhaust Pipe Catalytic Converter Warranty Extension F0U | TOYO Headquarters https://www.toyoheadquarters.com/threads/2010-2014-tacoma-2tr-fe-exhaust-pipe-catalytic-converter-warranty-extension-f0u.474/#:~:text=Authorized%20Toyota%20dealerships%20are%20requested,it%20is%20a%20warranty%20enhancement. I have spent 30 hours trying to find ratteling sounds from under Truck. Many have complained on Tacoma blog site with same issues. My 2014 has the 4 cylinder 2.7 engine Under 150,000 miles and less than 15 years as specified by Federal Law. I'm concerned with safety issues, exhaust emissions, engine damage and failure to drive. The sound is getting worse! Please help us with issue. JC

May 18, 2022

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

I received a notice from Toyota Motor Corporation that certain 2011-2017 Model Year Tacoma Vehicles should be brought in for a Frame Corrosion Inspection. Subsequent to this inspection, the dealership could recommend either an application of Corrosion Resistant Compound OR an entire Frame replacement. My vehicle's Frame was severe enough to qualify for replacement, BUT, the dealership indicated that the Fuel Tank Band holding the fuel tank in place was sufficiently rusted that it should be replaced to the tune of $421.58 If this item is a safety issue, I'd think it would be subject to recall and replacement. Please advise.

Apr 24, 2023

AIR INJECTION PUMP AND AIR SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE GENERATED AN OBD CODE OF P0418 AND P2441. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 66K MILES. VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE TO NORMAL DRIVING SPEEDS, VERY SLUGGISH. COST TO REPAIR IS $2K. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM ON 2012 TOYOTA TACOMA AND EXPERIENCED ON 2013 - 2015 BEING REPORTED. THIS IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE!

Feb 02, 2019

SEAT BELTS

2 complaints

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT INOPERABLE DUE TO 2 INCH LONG SPRING HAVING COME OUT OF FEMALE RECEIVER MALE TAB WILL NO LONGER LOCK IN PLACE. I WAS PUTTING ON SEAT BELT AND COULD NOT INSET TAB INTO SEAT BELT SPRING WAS PROTRUDING FROM RECEPTACLE AND WHEN I PULLED ON SPRING IT CAME COMPLETELY OUT.

Aug 13, 2020

SEAT BELT GETS CAUGHT IN TENSIONER. SHARP PIECE IN TENSIONER CUTS SEAT BELT. SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. FAKE BUMPER ON FRONT OF TRUCK PLASTIC COVER GIVES ILLUSION OF REAL BUMPER. *TR

Aug 04, 2014

WHEELS

2 complaints

AUGUST 2014 RECALL ON MY 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS NOT BEEN FIXED BY ANY DEALERSHIP OVER THE COURSE OF 5 YEARS. ON MY MOST RECENT MAINTENANCE ON AUGUST 17, 2019 AT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE AND THAT THEY WOULD TAKE CARE OF IT. IT IS NOW SEPTEMBER 18, 2019, AND THE NHTSA STILL SHOWS THE RECALL WAS NEVER FIXED. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES TO FOLLOW UP ONLY TO FIND THAT THE STICKER/LABEL NEEDED FOR THE RECALL IS STILL NOT IN STOCK.

Sep 18, 2019

WHEEL'S ARE NOT MADE FOR TRUCKS ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURE GUIDES LINES DUNLOP AT GRAND TREK 20 ARE SPL. MADE FOR SUV'S AND 4 CLY NOT 6 CYL. TRUCKS.TRUCKS AS TOYOTA WAS TOLD ON MANY OCCASIONS THESE TIRES BUBBLE OUT AFTER 2700 + MILES THIS IS THE 3RD INCIDENT WITH THESE TIRES FOR ME AND EVERY TIME I ADDRESS THIS ISSUE IT'S DUNLOPS FAULT AND WHEN I CONTACT DUNLOP IT'S TOYOTA'S FAULT WHAT ARE THE OBILGTIONS TO REPAIR AND FIX THIS ISSUE BEFORE SOME 1 GET'S KILLED OR HURT. *JS

Dec 01, 2014

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

WHILE IN REVERSE, IDLING SLOWLY TO A STOP TO PICK UP A HOT WATER HEATER, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO PLUMBING SUPPLY WAREHOUSE, SENDING IT THROUGH A OVERHEAD DOOR AND THROUGH EXPENSIVE HOT WATER HEATERS AND SPAS, THE TRUCK CONTINUED INTO THE WAREHOUSE UNTIL IT HIT AN IMMOVABLE OBJECT AND STOPPED. THE THROTTLE CONTINUED TO HIGHLY REV THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE TO GET OUT OF THE INTERIOR OF THE WAREHOUSE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED AT HIGH SPEED, INTO PLUMBING DEBRIS ON THE WAY OUT, THROUGH A PARKING LOT AND ONTO THE STREET. BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS WAS EVENTUALLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE THROTTLE EVENTUALLY RESUMED NORMAL ENGINE SPEED OPERATION. NEXT DAY, TOYOTA DEALER COULD NOT THE DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM, A FAILED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR BECAUSE, BEING A 2004, IT DID NOT "THROW" COMPUTER FAILURE CODE. ENTIRE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED BY INDEPENDENT GARAGE. MILEAGE 62,700. MILES. EARLIER IN THE SAME WEEK, THROTTLE STUCK OPEN TEMPORARILY WHILE BACKING UP AT LOW SPEED, BUT I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING ABOUT IT OR REALIZE THE SERIOUSNESS OF A FAILING THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. THE TRUCK IS NOW OPERATING OK AFTER BODY REPAIRS.

Jun 19, 2018

Crash: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.

Feb 03, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

2 complaints

RODENTS ATE WIRING HARNESS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY, THE TRAC AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CANE ON. I RETURNED HOME AND RETRIEVED ERROR CODE P0333 ON MY READER. I TOOK VEHICLE TO DOXON TOYOTA FOR SERVICE / REPAIR. THEY CONFIRMED CODE AND SAID THAT RODENTS HAD CHEWED KNOCK SENSOR WIRE HARNESS. I WAS TOLD THAT TIS WAS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS LESS THAN TWO YEARS AND LESS THAN 9000 MILES OF USE. I CONSIDER THAT MAKING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OUT OF MATERIAL THAT IS ATTRACTIVE AND TASTY TO RODENTS A TRACTION AND AIR-BAG SAFETY CONCERN, I.E. SOYBEAN BASED WIRE INSULATION. I HAVE BEEN OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLES SINCE 1963 AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN TO ANT VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED.

Jan 23, 2016

FIRST 3 WEEKS AGO OR SO MY RADIO SHUT ITSELF OFF THEN ON AGAIN, REPEATED THAT 3 TIME SINCE THEN. SEATBELT CHIME WENT OFF LIKE I JUST STARTED DRIVING AGAIN WHILE I WAS DRIVING. DASH TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT FADED AND RE-LIT. WHILE PARKED AND ENGINE RUNNING TRAC CONTROL OFF LIGHT AND AUTO LSD LIGHT CAME ON. TODAY 6/3/14 THE RADIO TOTALLY RESET BACK TO A DIFFERENT STATION WHEN I TURNED TRUCK ON . *TR

Jun 03, 2014

STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

2 complaints

WINDSHIELD SEAL LIFTS IN HIGH WINDS AND ALLOWS AIR INTO CAB OF TRUCK. *TR

Jul 16, 2014

WHILE DRIVING FROM EAST TO WEST AND CROSSING THE GORGE AT GEORGE, WASHINGTON WIND WAS BLOWING REALLY HARD. THEN I HEARD WIND NOISE COMING INTO THE VEHICLE. I STOPPED AT THE NEXT REST AREA AND CHECKED THE VEHICLE OUT AND FOUND THAT THE WINDSHIELD SEAL HAD LIFTED AND WAS CAUSING WIND NOISE AND FLEXING OF THE WINDSHIELD. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC HAD THE WINDSHIELD BLOWN COMPLETELY OUT. THIS IS UNSATISFACTORY FOR A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. *TR

Jul 04, 2014

STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

I took my vehicle in to the dealer where I always have it serviced, and asked them to do a front end alignment, since it pulls slightly and I noticed a little uneven tire wear. The mechanic said the front suspension is too rusted to align. I took the vehicle to a tire shop recommended by the dealer service advisor, and they said it is extremely rusted and sprayed some penetrating oil on it. I posted some pictures online in a Tacoma forum and everyone thought the rust was excessive, especially for a southern California vehicle where the roads aren't salted. I am the original owner. Based on what I read in online Tacoma forums, excessive frame rust was a well documented problem for earlier years There is excessive rust and corrosion on the front frame, suspension and steering, preventing proper steering alignment as normal maintenance. The problem was originally identified by the dealer last month during a routine 5,000 mile oil change service; they never notified me about a problem in any previous service, and the problem was independently confirmed by a tire shop when I tried to have them perform a front wheel alignment. There are no warnings or symptoms, and the need for a front end alignment is due to normal wear and tear

Nov 21, 2021

STEERING,SUSPENSION

1 complaint

While driving on the freeway, the steering wheel began to shake vigorously, then the right front wheel came completely off the truck. The ball joints snapped off causing a wreck. My truck slid into the side of a big rig. Luckily nobody was hurt, but the failed ball joints were the cause of the accident in my opinion. I also have the dash cam video from the big rig.

Nov 17, 2021

Crash: 1

SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

PASSENGER SIDE REAR LEAF SPRING SNAPPED/BROKE. PREVIOUS YEARS HAVE ALREADY BEEN RECALLED. WHEN I CALLED AROUND TO GET QUOTES FROM PARTS PLACES, EVERYONE KNOWS OF THIS ISSUE ALREADY.

Apr 21, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

THIS IS THE 2ND TIME MY TOYOTA TACOMA HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY RODENTS: THE 1ST TIME (12/15/2015), THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH, THE ENGINE AND TRAC OFF WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON, AND THE DAMAGE WAS ABOUT $3,000. THE 2ND TIME (1/09/2021), THE ABS, AIRBAG, TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, AND THE COST OF THE DAMAGE IS NOT YET KNOWN, BUT IT IS LIKELY TO BE MORE EXPENSIVE (5 YEARS LATER). I HAVE HAD 19 PRIOR VEHICLES IN 46 YEARS (8 CHEVROLETS, 2 FORDS, 2 NISSANS, 3 HONDAS, 1 JEEP, 1 PONTIAC, 1 HYUNDAI, AND 1 CHRYSLER), AND I NEVER HAD SUCH SERIOUS RODENT PROBLEMS. RODENT DAMAGE HAS ALSO OCCURRED WITH MY PARENT'S TOYOTAS (WHO HAD MANY OTHER VEHICLE BRANDS IN 70 YEARS), AND OTHER NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR NEWER MODEL TOYOTAS. HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT HAVE THESE ISSUES EVER WITH OTHER VEHICLE BRANDS IN THE PAST. ALSO, I HAD A NISSAN FRONTIER AT MY CURRENT ADDRESS IN 2012 AND 2013, AND STILL HAVE A NISSAN ALTIMA AT MY CURRENT ADDRESS, AND RODENTS NEVER CHEWED THE WIRES ON THOSE VEHICLES. THE PROBLEM IS THAT TOYOTA PUTS SOY IN THEIR WIRING INSULATION, AND RODENTS FIND IT TASTY. THERE IS A RESURRECTED CLASS ACTION IN CALIFORNIA ABOUT TOYOTA'S TASTY WIRES. I ASKED TOYOTA TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY, BUT TOYOTA MAINTAINS THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THEIR WIRING. HOWEVER, THE WIRING DOES CONTAIN SOY, AND RODENTS MOST CERTAINLY TO LIKE TO CHEW ON IT. SO, THIS IS THE SECOND TIME MY 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY RODENTS, DESPITE ME TAKING THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING AGAIN: (1) PLACE BAG OF MOTH BALLS UNDER THE HOOD. (2) INSTALLED 2 SONIC SOUND DETERRENTS UNDER THE HOOD; (3) INSTALLED 1 LIGHT-FLASHING DETERRENT UNDER THE HOOD; (4) SPRAYED THE WHEEL WELLS AND ENGINE WITH PEPPERMINT SPRAY; (5) INSPECT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT REGULARLY FOR SIGNS OF RODENTS;

Jan 10, 2021

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. *TR

Jun 06, 2020

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

THE AIR BAG DIDN'T REACT IN A MOTION CRASHING.

Jun 17, 2019

Crash: 1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

ABS WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WITH STABILITY WARNING LIGHT, 10 AMP FUSE BLEW, BRAKE LIGHTS STOP WORKING, STICK SHIFT LOCKED. REPLACED 10 AMP FUSE WARNING LIGHTS WENT AWAY BUT BY DRIVING THE CAR THE BRAKES START TO STALL THE CAR MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP DRIVING AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS DESCRIBED BEFORE CAME BACK ON. BUT THIS TIME THE STICK SHIFT DID NOT LOCK. SAFETY HAZARD. WHEN THE PROBLEM STARTED THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, BUT THEN IT HAPPEN ON THE ROAD.

Apr 03, 2019

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS

1 complaint

THE SEATBELT/AIRBAG SENSOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS MALFUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT DETECT A PERSON SITTING IN THE SEAT, AND IN TURN WILL NOT DEPLOY THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

Mar 14, 2019

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERE WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DOOR PANELS. THE NOISE DISTRACTED THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED, BUT THE NOISE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE BACK UP CAMERA WOULD SOMETIMES FREEZE AND MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.

Apr 24, 2017

STEERING,WHEELS

1 complaint

SINCE I PURCHASED THE 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA IN FEBUARY 2017 IVE HAD CONSTANT DIFULCULTY STEERING/TURNING THE VEHICAL WICH IS NOTICEABLY TO HARD/STIFF FOR POWER STEERING IN THIS TRUCK.3DAYS AFTER I PURCHASED IT,A MAN I KNOW LOOKED AT IT BRIEFLY & RIGHT OFF HE NOTICE THAT ALL 4 TIRES WERE EXCESSIVELY CRACKED BETWEEN THE TREDS ALL AROUND EACH TIRE & CRACKING ONTO TRED BUT CRACKS BETWEEN THE TRED HAD PLACES HE SHOWED ME THAT WERE MUCH TO WIDE & DEEP LEAVING ME,MY CHILD,& OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD IN A HIGHLY UNSAFE MATTER.ALL FOUR GRANDTREK DUNLOP BRAND/MODEL TIRES ARE ALL CRACKED THE SAME & ROTTING AWAY.I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHOM I GOT THE TRUCK FROM & THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE TIRES NOR GIVE ME THE TOYOTA WARRENTY INFORMATION THEY SAID THE TRUCK WAS STILL COVERED OVER.REGARDLESS,THESE TIRES ARE STILL DEFECTIVE & A HUGE SAFETY THREAT.

Mar 04, 2017

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

REAR LEAF SUSPENSION ON TACOMA TRG 4 DOOR CAUSING EXCESSIVE HI-WAY BOUNCE. IN WINTER CONDITIONS THE REAR END WOULD BOUNCE AND REPOSITION THE REAR END CAUSING SWAYING OF VEHICLE ON TURNS. THE INTERNAL CAB AND BOX VIBRATION MAY BE THE CATALYST FOR THE FRAME FAILURES IDENTIFIED IN PRIOR RECALLS? COMBINED WITH THE DRIVE SHAFT VIBRATION ISSUES AT HIGH SPEED HI-WAY TRAVEL THE REAR TIRES OF THE VEHICLE ARE CONSTANTLY DEVELOPING FLAT SPOTS AND REQUIRE EXCESSIVE BALANCING TO AVOID ADDED REAR END VIBRATION. MY VEHICLE HAS 55,000KM (ABOUT 30,000 MILES) ON IT AND I AM ON SECOND SET OF TIRES AS A RESULT.

May 15, 2016

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

1 complaint

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC, WHEN I STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR, NOTHING HAPPENS. YOU HAVE TO PUSH THE SCCELERATOR ALMOST TO THE FLOOR BEFORE YOU GET ANY POWER. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, IN THAT I HAVE ALMOST BEEN BROAD SIDED NUMEROUS TIMES DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. . I HAVE REPORTED THIS PREVIOUSLY VIA REFERENCE NUMBER 10680961 BACK IN FEB OF 2015. THE NHTSA REPORT WHICH I RECEIVED WAS INCORRECT IN ITS DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM. I HAVE ALSO REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA, BIT THEY SAY THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM SO NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. MY TRUCK NOW HAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000 MILES AND THE CONDITION HASBECOME MORE FREQUENT. I WANT TO GO ON RECORD WITH THIS COMPLAINT SO IF ANY OTHER DRIVERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS CONDITION MAYBE TOYOTA WILL DO SOMETHING. MOST OF THE TIME I AM TRYING TO TURN INTO TRAFFIC WHEN THIS CONDISION HAPPENS.

Mar 17, 2016

AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED RIB AND THE DRIVER HAD A FRACTURED LEFT ARM AND RIB WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.

Feb 11, 2016

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

WAITING AT STOP LIGHT, WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN PROCEEDED INTO INTERSECTION. AT THAT TIME A MINIVAN STRUCK THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR (90 DEGREES) OF MY 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA. ...UPDATED 05/11/15 *BF THE MINIVAN WAS TRAVELING 40 MILES PER HOUR AND DID NOT APPLY BRAKES (NO SKIDDING) WHEN IT HIT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE AIRBAGS ON THE MINIVAN DEPLOYED...THE CURTAIN AND SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON MY 2014 TOYOTA TRUCK AND THE ACCIDENT WAS A DIRECT IMPACT TO THE TWO SENSORS THAT DEPLOY THE AIRBAGS ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE SAFETY SECTION OF THE TOYOTA OWNERS MANUAL STATES 3300 LB. VEHICLE TRAVELING 12-18 MILES PER HOUR WILL DEPLOY THE CURTAIN AND SIDE AIRBAGS. I HAVE FILED A CLAIM WITH TOYOTA ON MARCH 9, 2015 REGARDING THE SAFETY CONCERN. TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVE HAS RETRIEVED BLACK BOX DATA FROM THE TRUCK AND SENT ME A COURTESY COPY OF THE DATA ON MARCH 19, 2015. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY ANALYSIS FEEDBACK FROM TOYOTA INDICATING THE TRUCK IS SAFE TO DRIVE. I CAN FURNISH ACCIDENT REPORT, WITNESS TO ACCIDENT AND REPAIR ESTIMATE. ......UPDATED 12/17/15 *BF UPDATED 10/6/2017*CN

Apr 17, 2015

Crash: 1

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. ....UPDATED 04/23/15 *BF UPDATED 11/12/15/2015*JS

Mar 05, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

THERE ARE TWO PROBLEMS OCCURRING WITH THIS VEHICLE. ONE IS THE KEY WILL NOT TURN IGNITION SWITCH AT ALL. I WAS AT THE GROCERY STORE FOR HALF AN HOUR TRYING TO TURN ON MY TRUCK AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN. NOT EVEN ENOUGH TO TURN A.C/HEAT ETC. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS ALREADY. THE OTHER ISSUE THAT SCARES ME IS THE BRAKES. IT STARTED OFF AS A LOUDER THAN USUAL SQUEAKING OF THE BRAKES ONLY WHILE REVERSING. THEN WHEN BRAKING, IT FEELS AS IF THE ABS KICKS IN THEN LET'S GO. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN, EVEN IN MY DRIVEWAY GOING LESS THAN 2 MPG. THE BRAKE PEDAL FEELS EXTREMELY SOFT WHEN PRESSED AND THE PEDAL NEARLY HITS THE FLOOR. IT'S HAPPENED TWICE WHERE THE BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY LOCK WHILE I'M DRIVING AND AT TIMES THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP APPROPRIATELY. THE ROAD HAS USUALLY BEEN DRY ON IN THESE CASE. *TR

Jan 09, 2015

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL TURNS OFF WHEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON. VEHICLE STABILITY IS COMPROMISED. ALMOST ROLLED THE TRUCK OVER. DEALER TECHNICIAN REPORTS THAT RODENTS ATE THE HOSE CONNECTING FUEL INJECTOR AIR PUMP TO VALVE WHICH TRIGGERS THE ECU TO FAULT AND CASCADES FAILURE TO STABILITY CONTROL. TECHNICIAN REPORTS THAT TOYOTA IS USING EDIBLE SOY-BASED PLASTICS FOR ENGINE HOSES AND WIRING HARNESS AND RODENTS ARE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN TOYOTA VEHICLES. TOYOTA DOES NOT COVER RELATED REPAIRS UNDER MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. WAS QUOTED $1000 TO REPLACE ONE HOSE SINCE DEALER CLAIMS TOYOTA DOES NOT SELL INDIVIDUAL REPLACEMENT PART FOR THIS HOSE. THEREFORE, THE ESC WILL NOT GET FIXED FOR SOME TIME. *JS

Dec 02, 2014

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

ANY TIME I ENGAGE THE 4X4 ONCE YOU MAKING A TIGHT EIGHT ER LEFT OR RIGHT THE STEERING KINDA LOCKS ON YOU AND IF YOU TRYING TO GIVE SOME GAS TO MAKE TRUCK MOVE IT STALLS I MENTIONED TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THE GUY SAID A FEW PEOPLE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT HE CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT......THIS CREATES A DANGEROUS SITUATION IF I'M PARKED ON A TIGHT SPOT AND NEED TO ENGAGE MY ALL WHEEL AND I CANT MOVE THE TRUCK.... OR AT ANY SITUATION WHERE I HAVE TO MAKE A TIGHT TURN....HAD 4X4 BEFORE AND NONE DID THIS TO ME...... I HAVE A TACOMA BASE 5 SPEED MANUAL. *TR

Nov 26, 2014

STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS

1 complaint

MY 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA WHEN DRIVING ON THE FWY OVER 60 MPH HAS VIBRATION AND STEERING WHEEL SHAKE,DEALER HAS REPLACED TIRES, RE-ALIGNED AND ROAD FORCE BALANCE ALL WHEELS AND PROBLEM STILL PERSIST. VEHICLE IS NOW AT 5000 MILES AND BEING BOUGHT BACK AFTER ARBITRATION, OH IT TOOK 2 TACOMA'S WITH SAME ISSUE AND 2/1/2 YEARS TO GET TO THIS POINT. *TR

Nov 11, 2014

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

WE WERE DRIVING HOME AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE TRUCK. THERE WAS SEVERE VIBRATION INSIDE THE CAB AND IT FELT LIKE THE DRIVESHAFT WAS GOING TO FALL OUT. WE HAVE HAD BACK TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE BY THE DEALER AND 2 OTHER REPRESENTATIVES FROM TOYOTA. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED DIFFERENT COMPONENTS ON THE SUSPENSION AND MOTOR MOUNTS, NO CHANGE. TIRES HAVE BEEN BALANCED, RE-BALANCED AND REPLACED NO CHANGE. THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS TRUED AND BALANCED, NO CHANGE. THE DRIVESHAFT WAS REPLACED, NO CHANGE. WE TRIED TO WORK WITHIN THE SYSTEM AND BROUGHT OUR CONCERNS TO TOYOTA REPEATEDLY, WE EVEN COMPLETED THE ARBITRATION PROCESS ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT THE VIBRATION IS NORMAL AND A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE TACOMA. THIS DEFECT IS HUGE CONCERN FOR US, THE VIBRATION HAS CONTINUED TO GET WORSE AND OUR GREATEST FEAR IS THAT A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE DRIVE LINE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, CAUSING INJURY TO US AND OTHERS OR POSSIBLY SOMEBODY'S DEATH. AFTER NEARLY 10 VISITS TO THE DEALER, TIRE COMPANIES, DRIVE LINE SPECIALISTS AND REPEATED CALLS TO TOYOTA CORP, WE HAVE RUN OUT OF OPTIONS. WE ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE THE TACOMA, AND WE CERTAINLY DON'T WANT ANYBODY ELSE DRIVING IT OR ANOTHER TACOMA WITH THIS ISSUE.. *TR

Sep 05, 2014

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED FROM THE DRIVE TO REVERSE, THE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. THE DOORS ON THE VEHICLE ONLY LOCKED WHEN THE POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL WAS MANUALLY PRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSISTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IF THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM WAS INSTALLED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC, THEN THE WARRANTY WOULD BE VOIDED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS WERE NOT INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,320. UPDATED 8/28/14*CN UPDATED 11/25/2014 *JS

Jul 28, 2014

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

FIRST LET ME START WITH HOW I ENDED UP WITH THIS HORRIBLE VEHICLE. WE HAD A 2012 CHEVY DIESEL, AMAZING TRUCK, GREAT TRUCK. DIESEL PRICES HAD BEEN RISING AND WAS JUST COSTING TO MUCH TO DRIVE AND WE WANTED TO START SAVING SOME MONEY. WE SHOPPED AROUND AND ENDED UP LOOKING AT THE TOYOTA TACOMA, NOT THE BEST QUALITY BUT NONE THE LESS DECENT GAS MILEAGE (OR SO WE THOUGHT). SINCE DAY ONE WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET BETTER THEN 15 MPG ON THE HIGHWAY! ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS! 14 CITY! HAVE HAD FUEL EFFICIENCY TEST DONE AND THAT'S WHAT THEY CAME UP WITH AS WELL AND CLAIM NOTHING IS WRONG. CORPORATE REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING AND CLAIM NOTHING IS WRONG, YET EVERYONE I KNOW WITH THIS SAME TRUCK IS GETTING NO LESS THEN 18 MPG HIGHWAY. I HOPE I'M THE ONLY ONE DEALING WITH THIS BECAUSE THE SMALL TRUCK GETS WORSE GAS MILEAGE THEN ANY FULL SIZE TRUCK I'VE EVER OWNED. I WILL NEVER BUY A TOYOTA AGAIN NOR WILL ANYONE I KNOW OR ANYONE IN MY FAMILY. STAY AS FAR AWAY AS POSSIBLE FOR TOYOTA. NOW ONTO THE TRACK CONTROL, IT LIKES TO ACTIVATE AT RANDOM. IF YOUR SITTING AT A STAND STILL AND TRY TO DRIVE FORWARD WITH JUST THE SLIGHTEST ROLL BACK IT GOES CRAZY! AND THE BRAKES, IF YOUR GOING DOWN A HILL AND YOU USE THE BRAKE FOR MORE THEN ROUGHLY 30 SEC IT WILL START TO VIBRATE, MAKE A HORRIBLE GRINDING NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTS SHAKING.... THE QUALITY OF THIS VEHICLE IS POOR AND I MUST ADD THAT THEY DO NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT NOR WITH THEY FIX IT. ALL THEY WILL TELL YOU IS "WELL SORRY IF YOUR UNHAPPY WITH YOUR VEHICLE, WE WILL SEND YOU ARBITRATION PAPERWORK." *TR

Jun 16, 2014

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