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Toyota Tacoma

EPA MPG: 21 mpg
RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.
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Reliability

Overall Reliability

The 2024 Tacoma is more reliable than other cars from the same model year.

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA. View Recalls
Most Common Trouble Spots
Common Trouble Spot
Common Trouble Spot
See all 2024 Potential Trouble Spots

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2024 Toyota Tacoma owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

In-car Electronics

Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

What Owners Say

Display screen goes blank

"Trucks display or head unit stopped working and needed to be replaced. The replaced took three tries to get the correct unit in and working."

Anonymous, UT (2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)
External music device interface (e.g., smart phone, MP3 player)

"Selection problems. Instructions and operation very confusing."

Anonymous, CA (2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)
Heads-up display

"The windshield is showing a glare from the actual output"

Anonymous, CT (2024 Toyota Tacoma Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)
Phone pairing (e.g., Bluetooth)

"Liking my phone has been miserable at least two separate occasions. Totos said both were bugs that needed finding on their end"

Anonymous, SC (2024 Toyota Tacoma SR5 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"Problems keeping Bluetooth connected to iPhone. Difficulty backing up with a trailer connected to the truck"

Anonymous, (2024 Toyota Tacoma Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)
Radio

""Confusing instructions when trying to access Radio stations, Amazon music, phone music""

Anonymous, CA (2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)
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Body Hardware

Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

What Owners Say

Mirrors

"Mirrors melted. They were replaced and within 48 hours were doing the same thing again. It was determined to be solar convergence. This is the 4th Toyota truck to sit in the same spot in my driveway. Turns out its not covered by warranty. Toyota knows about the issues but is now using the cheap plastic it uses on the Prius on Tacoma pickups."

Anonymous, FL (2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)
Other body problem

"Had slide fender bender. It took 5 months to get all of the parts to repair the fender. I finally contacted Toyota and complained. Maybe the theory of never buy a vehicle in its first year of a model change is good advice. The 25s were out and still couldnt get parts for the 24. Vehicle is fixed and I am happy."

Anonymous A., ME (2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-road 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

""My hood scoop melted, as did the trim around the grill and the trim on each side of the windshield. All of this was solar convergence. Too much cheap plastic being used in the manufacturing process.""

Anonymous, FL (2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

"The hood vibrates where the hinges are located. It moves at all speeds and engine rpms."

Anonymous, OK (2024 Toyota Tacoma SR5 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)
Seat controls - manual

"Seat goes down over time (quickly) despite not touching the manual control. Toyota corporate replaced the seat frame to collect the fauilty one. The replacement goes down but maybe not as quickly. So no real resolution."

Anonymous, SC (2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)
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Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

What Owners Say

Other/unsure

"no space in the back to seat 2 people and this truck is supposed to seat 4 people"

Anonymous, GA (2024 Toyota Tacoma Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"When parked for 3* weeks, the battery dies."

Anonymous, OR (2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-road 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"Software defect: Settings to indicate tailgate was removed do not work (power tailgate version only), resulting in sudden random automatic braking when backing up. Two dealers, in consultation with Toyota Engineering, were unable to resolve the problem. Dealerws treated this as a warranty issue."

Anonymous A., OR (2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-road 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"Electric tailgate malfunction"

Anonymous, ID (2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)
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Suspension/Steering

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

What Owners Say

Power steering

"Almost from the start the steering, when negotiating shallow curves, and particularly left curves, would either over-steer or completely let go for one to two seconds, then fully recover. This did not happen with hard turns around corners. I discussed this with my dealership and they asserted that this was common with this model. Surprisingly, the problem seems to have vanished these past five months or so."

Anonymous, PA (2024 Toyota Tacoma SR5 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"The electronic power steering stop working about four weeks after buying the vechile. This required the power steering rack to be replaced. I waited 7 weeks for the replacement unit to come in and be installed. After installation they found that unit would not connect to the trucks computer system. They then got a new rack in after some wait and found it didn't work after installation. A third rack was ordered and installed. It worked for a week when it failed and the power steering stopped working. After another visit to the dealership they finally got it working."

Anonymous, UT (2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Transmission Major

Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

What Owners Say

Transmission rebuild or replacement

"Transmission stopped shifting properly. Dealer reviewed the problem, consulted with Toyota and was advised to replace the entire transmission, which was under warranty. Evidently there was a problem with some of the transmissions that were installed in early production of the newly redesigned Tacoma."

Anonymous, CA (2024 Toyota Tacoma SR5 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Electrical Accessories

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

What Owners Say

Warning lights

""warning that there was a trailer was detected, when there was none.""

Anonymous, MO (2024 Toyota Tacoma SR5 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Noises/Leaks

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Seals and/or weather-stripping

"The two rear doors allow small amounts of moisture to collect, both in the cab interior sills and inside the doors themselves."

Anonymous, PA (2024 Toyota Tacoma SR5 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Engine Minor

Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

Brakes

Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

Engine Major

Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

Engine Electrical

Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

Climate System

AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

Paint/Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

Engine Cooling

Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

Fuel System/Emissions

Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

Transmission Minor

Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
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Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes, to power equipment and the electrical accessories.

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Recalls
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 11, 2025
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Read Recall Details
Summary:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
What should you do:
Dealers will update the instrument panel software for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
For more information:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 25V595000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 591377
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 06, 2025
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
Read Recall Details
Summary:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Tacoma 4-wheel drive vehicles. The rear brake hoses can be damaged if mud and dirt builds up inside the rear wheels. This can result in a brake fluid leak.
What should you do:
Dealers will replace both rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB04 and 25TA04.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 25V058000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 221846
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EQUIPMENT
Jul 23, 2024
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Read Recall Details
Summary:
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
What should you do:
GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 24V548000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 33848
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