2024 Toyota Tacoma: common problems and reliability

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma has 138 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and service brakes. Owners most often flag *for 2016-2017 models:.

Safety record for the 2024 model year

138
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
4
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Toyota Tacoma vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

power train
52
service brakes
33
electrical system
15
hydraulic
15
forward collision avoidance
9

Recalls affecting the 2024 Tacoma

equipment:other:labels

Campaign 24V548000

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 Hybri

service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Campaign 25V058000

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 b

electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Campaign 25V595000

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

equipment:other:labels

Campaign 26V179000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Si

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific model year and generation. Long-term owners of older generations (e.g., 2003 with the 3.4L V6) report high satisfaction with durability and ease of maintenance, with vehicles reaching high mileage (over

  • *For 2016-2017 Models:
  • Engine defects (coolant pipe leaks, timing cover leaks, cylinder wall damage) — Frequency: recurrent.
  • *For 2024-2026 Models:
  • Rough-shifting/failing 8-speed automatic transmission — Frequency: very frequent.
  • Driveshaft defect (recall issued) — Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Tacoma.

Typical used price

Used Tacoma listings typically run $27,275–$40,236 across 2015 to 2026 model years.

Other Tacoma model years