Toyota Tacoma Complaints (2014)

93 consumer complaints on file.

#11447497January 14, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11443758December 14, 2021
ENGINE
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441225November 21, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, STEERING, SUSPENSION
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11440752November 17, 2021
SUSPENSION, STEERING
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.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11417948May 20, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V425000 (Structure, Equipment) however, the failure occurred. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, she became aware that the hood was lifting near the front windshield. The dealer was made aware of the failure but suggested that the contact use 3M tape secure the hood. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,256.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11413301April 21, 2021
SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11399036March 3, 2021
POWER TRAIN
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11399037March 3, 2021
POWER TRAIN
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11390729January 29, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
MY TRUCK IS 'SPRUCE MICA GREEN, THE CLEAR COAT IS CRACKED AND PEELING ON FLAT SURFACES. 2014 MODEL. THIS IS TOTALLY UNSATISFACTORY FOR PAYING $38,000.00 FOR A NEW VEHICLE THAT HAS 57,000 MILES ON IT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11387409January 10, 2021
AIR BAGS, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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;
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11365616October 21, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11360210September 21, 2020
STRUCTURE:BODY
EXTREME RUST OF REAR BUMPER. COMPROMISED BUMPER. UNSAFE PROTECTION IN CASE OF ACCIDENT. DANGEROUS CONDITION. BROUGHT TO RIVERHEAD TOYOTA AS PART OF CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. I WAS TOLD THE BUMPER IS NOT PART OF THE FRAME AND THEREFORE IT IS NOT COVERED. THE BUMPER IS PART OF THE STRUCTURAL SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11349018August 13, 2020
SEAT BELTS
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11327558June 6, 2020
POWER TRAIN, SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11317824March 13, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11311107February 24, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11279294November 10, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11271034October 25, 2019
STRUCTURE:BODY
OUR TRUCK WAS NOT ON AND THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE IGNITION OR EVEN IN THE TRUCK. MY HUSBAND WAS HOOKING UP THE BOAT TRAILER AND OUR TWO YEAR OLD SON PUT THE TRUCK INTO NUTRAL. MY HUSBAND SAID THE TRUCK ROLLED A LITTLE. WE DONT FEEL AS THOUGH YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET THE TRUCK INTO ANOTHER GEAR FROM PARK UNLESS YOU HAVE YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE TRUCK IS ON. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN REALLY BAD SCENARIO IF WE WOULD HAVE BEEN PARKED ON A HILL OR INCLINE. WE JUST DONT WANT SOMEONE TO GET HURT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11268498October 15, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11258028September 25, 2019
VISIBILITY/WIPER
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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