Toyota Tacoma Complaints

422 consumer complaints on file.

#11624890November 13, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2023 Tacoma TRD Off-Road engine shut off and the High transmission fluid temperature warning popped up. Toyota Dealer did not find any error codes. The incident did not happen again for about a month.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11622897October 31, 2024
SEATS
The driver's seat will not consistently hold the height, it will drop to the lowest height level on it's own
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11622501October 29, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THERE IS A LARGE SCREEN IN THE VEHICLE AND THE OEM SENDS MESSAGES TO ME THAT ARE EXTREMELY DISTRACTING AND HAZARDOUS AS THE ONE I RECENTLY RECEIVED WAS RECALL NOTICE TELLING ME THAT THE REAR AXEL COULD FALL OFF THE CAR. I RECEIVED THIS "TEXT" WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH AND IT SCARED ME AND GAVE ME A PANIC ATTACK. IT IS ILLEGAL FOR ME AS A DRIVER TO TEXT AND DRIVE YET IT SEEMS PERFECTLY OK FOR THE OEM TO TEXT ME WHILE I AM DRIVING AND FOCES ME TO READ THEIR MESSAGE. THIS IS A FLAGRANT AND COMPLETELY OBVIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. WHY THE ENGINEERS AT TOYOTA WERE NOT SMART ENOUGH TO REALIZ THIS IS A PREVENTABLE SAFETY HAZARD IS SHOCKING! iT IS ALSO SHOCKING AT THE FEDERAL REGULATORS ARE NOT TAKING ACTION WITHOUT PRODDING FROM A CONSUMER. PLEASE FIX THIS SAFETY HAZARD AS IN ADDITION TO THE STUPID TEXT I ALSO RECEIVED A HUGE YELLOW HAZARD SIGN THAT BLOCKED MY VIEW OF MY SPEDOMETER SO THERE ARE TWO HAZARDS THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED. I URGE YOU TO DO A RECALL OF THESE ISSUES WITH MY TACOMA TRUCK AND DO NOT ALLOW THE OEM TO COMMUNICATE THESE RECALLS TO ME ON MY VEHICLES SCREENS BUT RATHER CONTACT THE OWNER VIA EMAIL, PHONE CALL AND PUT AN IMMEDIATE STOP TO ALL THE DANGEROUS MESSAGING THE OEM USES. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS MATTER AND I AM CONCERNED A DRIVER LIKE ME COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED WHILE DRIVING.0
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11622201October 27, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The air blows hard out of the vents when it's switched over to cold but when you move it over to heat it blows lightly like it's on the lowest fan speed but the fan is blowing on high it sounds like the air flow is being restricted.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11622199October 27, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The A/C compressor has a chirp when the compressor is cycled on in the mornings it's done this since the day I drove it home from the dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11622198October 27, 2024
ENGINE
Engine is noisy during take off sounds like a rod knock the truck has 5k miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11622027October 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When I was driving my new truck the transmission failed. It would not change gears forward or reverse. The RMP started ramping up in the red. Check engine light on drive start control malfunction. Advanced ultrasonic detecting and ranging system. The led screen was going hoops asking for code and updating while driving day before transmission went. Called dealer. Had the car towed. Later that day was told bye dealer the transmission needs to be replaced. Did research to find out Toyota new theses transmission are faulty and have not recalled. If I where on highway or similar roads I drive daily I would have been hurt. This problem will cause a accident. I am aware the NHTSA has been informed, reached out to Toyota and Toyota has not responded nor have they started a safety recall. My fear is they are waiting for someone to get hurt or killed. My dealer also informed me another customer with a tacoma has been waiting since may 2024 for a transmission.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11621966October 25, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
This vehicle has had judder issues since new when braking. It has been in the shop over 10 times for this issue with the last being this week. I conducted an internet search and see other new owners complaining about the same issue with no resolve. I was told I would be getting new rotors and when I picked my vehicle up from Toyota of Las Vegas on 10/24/24, however, they are only resurfaced, not new. They have been resurfaced 3 times, with the first being performed around 500 miles. With other owners having the same issue when the vehicle is still new, it has to be a defect in the original part. Even though my vehicle is under warranty, Toyota has yet to change this part out. It is a safey issue because it causes judder, sometimes severe while braking. Lastly, my vehicle was one of the first to have the welding debris recall issue. My issue started long before that recall. As you can see, my vehicle has lived in Toyota service centers since purchase and it's getting old. I hope you all can please help. Thank you.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11621730October 24, 2024
POWER TRAIN
When starting from a stop on at a stop light on a steep hill, the truck did not accelerate and started rolling backward almost hitting multiple vehicles. I was able to get it stopped but had to wait to get help to move it off the road before being able to get it moving forward again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11621455October 23, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apple Carplay does not mute music while playing or replying to a text message. The driver has to turn off the audio system to hear the text message and/or reply. This is not an issue with the Apple device, as it works as intended in other vehicles such as a 2020 Hyundai Kona and a 2024 GMC Sierra where it has been tested. This is a safety concern as it is distracting to the driver to have to intervene in order to use the Carplay functionality as it does not work like it is supposed to. It has been tested in both wireless and wired carplay and the issue persists.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11620982October 21, 2024
SEATS
The driver seat manual height adjustment. When you raise the drivers seat to the maximum height, within 30 minutes of driving, the seat slowly lowers on its own. I would have to give it 2-3 cranks to raise the seat. Overnight, the next morning, without anyone in the seat, it needs 2-3 cranks to raise the seat back to its maximum height. I’m afraid it may get worse in time and might just lower all the way down when driving. This is a daily occurrence.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11620309October 17, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Speedometer/odometer is incorrect and Toyota manufacturing says it cannot be fixed. Toyota sells this vehicle with two different size tires. The smaller is approximately 30.6 inches high and the larger is 32.61 inches high. Toyota manufacturing sets the odometer and speedometer for the larger tire and says that is the only option. That means that the speedometer is off by 4 miles an hour at 6 4 mph and for every 100 miles shown on the odometer, the truck has only traveled 98 miles. It’s frustrating to recalibrate in your mind. What the speed limit is versus what your truck is actually going, and it also throws off the warranty in Toyota‘s favor.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11620230October 16, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
When stopping vehicle (for instance, at a stop light), vehicle would stop normally when pressing the brakes, but after a few seconds, the vehicle would start forward again. The brake pedal would give way and press down further, stopping briefly before starting forward again - so I had to use the emergency brake or else vehicle would move into oncoming traffic. I consulted a mechanic, and it was diagnosed as a bad brake master cylinder. This vehicle has only 51,000 miles on it, being a 2021 model. The brake pads themselves were checked and they are fine. I replaced the master cylinder and it fixed the issue, but I wouldn't expect this unsafe condition to already be happening to this vehicle, especially this early in life. Toyota must have defective brake master cylinders.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11619736October 14, 2024
POWER TRAIN
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Transmission, and yes its available for inspection. When I put the truck into drive from park, and even reverse, the truck would jerk. (I have videos) When accelerating around 13-14mph, I could feel the transmission "gear searching" with rough shifting. When decelerating around 15-17mph, the transmission would down shift too early, producing the feeling of engine breaking, and again rough shifting. When I needed to really go, I experienced "transmission lag" where the engine would be working, reving up, the feeling of engaging the clutch (coasting feeling), then after a moment the gear would catch and the truck would finally take off. I took the truck to a dealership to have it checked out, but the technicians said they couldn't reproduce this issue. I called corporate and they sent me to another dealership. This dealership said the same thing, BUT went the next step and pulled some transmission fluid and found metal shavings. They had the truck for almost 3 weeks and replaced the transmission and torque converter. When I went to pick up the truck I put the truck into drive and felt the jerk I experienced before. I put it into reverse then drive, and again the whole truck jerks. I asked to speak to a manager and he said he can have the foreman look at it the next day. I made him get in the truck with me and showed him the truck jerking when placed into drive. Next day, foreman said there was nothing wrong and performed the same as a new truck on the lot. I spoke to a higher manager and he recommended I bring the truck in for the regional Field Technician. The Field Technician reviewed the vehicle and determined there was nothing wrong and it was performing the same as 3 new trucks on the lot.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11618221October 5, 2024
POWER TRAIN
I purchased the 2024 Tacoma TRD Pro on 9/5/24. On 9/20/24 the Transmission failed with just over 1,000 miles driven on the truck. I was stopped at a traffic light when the problem occurred. Multiple sensor alarms were triggered including Hybrid System Malfunction. I attempted to accelerate when the light changed, but it was very sluggish and felt like it was trying to take off from a high gear. I was less than 1 mile from a Toyota dealership when the malfunction occurred and was able to get the truck to the dealership. After a week of troubleshooting, the dealership informed me that the transmission was stuck in 6th gear due to a solenoid failure and they would need to replace the transmission. The transmission is currently on backorder with an estimated delivery between 10/14 and 10/26. Based on the current estimate, by the time I get the truck back, i will have made two months of lease payments while only having the vehicle in my possession for 2 weeks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11618012October 4, 2024
POWER TRAIN
When at stop light transmission would not fully engage and started thru intersection was only going approx 20 mph. Engine went to 3500 rpm before it shifted again. After I arrived at my destination started truck back up again and received warning on dash and check engine light came on. Had check engine and drive control system warning messages. Still had same problem with it at stop lights and transmission seemed to not be shifting properly. Was able to get it to dealer and next day received call from them stating that I needed new transmission.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617480October 1, 2024
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
●It makes a lot of vibration uphill 25-40mph. ●It feels like hunting gear when itñs shifting to the second gear. ●it got stock in second gear in the middle of the traffic and there was risk because cars where behind me yelling me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617455October 1, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
Corrosion right where the windshield meets the roof.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617351September 30, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Automatic transmission fault that locked the vehicle in 2nd gear. The vehicle was taken to a local dealership for service, and Toyota refused to replace the transmission and torque converter as per their own repair procedure, claiming it must be replicated in order to authorize the repair. This is an already known fault by Toyota, yet their response was that a dangerous condition has to be duplicated even though vehicle diagnostic codes show that two transmission solenoids were stuck, and even though I provided them photos of the multiple warnings on the driver’s dash from when it occurred. Other vehicles with the same condition have been repaired without question. Vehicle had 1,574 miles on it and 1,579 once I arrived at the dealer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617092September 29, 2024
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
My Tacoma had approximately 221 miles on it. I was slowly driving "6mph" starting to pull into my driveway when all of a sudden all 4 brakes locked and came to a sudden stop. I took it to the dealership: Toyota of Wichita Falls (Texas). They found nothing wrong. There are other issues with this vehicle that the service person would not address. The vehicle was taken to the dealership [XXX] with 551 miles on it. Work order/Invoice number [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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