2024 Toyota TACOMA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
145 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
15,826 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2024 model year. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 52 of 145 complaints (35.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 43 | 29.7% |
| Braking behavior | 34 | 23.4% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 4.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 3.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 3.4% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 1.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 52 |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
Power Train: 52; Unknown Or Other: 21; Service Brakes: 19; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 15; Electrical System: 14; Engine: 6; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 5; Seats: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 11 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 129 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 56 |
| 2025 | 60 |
| 2026 | 29 |
2024: 56; 2025: 60; 2026: 29
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 43 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 34 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11588150 · 2024-05-10 (May 10, 2024)
I’ve only had the vehicle about a month with only 1245 miles on it. I was leaving a parking lot and pulled out on the road and the vehicle shifted in neutral after a minute or so the vehicle then slammed back into gear. It did this 2 or 3 times. I pulled into a gas station turned the vehicle off and waited a few minutes. I turned the vehicle back on backed out and preceded to drive when the same issue happened again. But now the vehicle would not shift into other gears. This time the check engine light came on with 3 reported errors 1.…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11588150 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11588324 · 2024-05-12 (May 12, 2024)
Vibration between 25 & 45mph Confirmed by dealer technician possible transmission issue. First noticed on drive home after purchase. No incidents yet
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11588324 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11605082 · 2024-07-29 (July 29, 2024)
Hello NHTSA, I'm writing to you about a safety design concern (not a complaint, no incident happened) on my 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The rear brake lines are routed inside the wheel and have approximately 3/4" clearance. There is no room for error and brake failure may occur very easily with the line getting damage, even by removing and installing the wheel. My concern is safety for my family and self with future brake related failure. I contacted Toyota and their response was that they haven't heard of an incident and to take to the dealer. I'm …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11605082 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11614256 · 2024-09-12 (September 12, 2024)
Drivers side front CV axle boot not clamped from factory. This caused grease to be thrown throughout wheel well including onto brakes. No warning lamps or indicators. Dealer confirmed issue but has no eta for parts to repair.
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Owner report 11591083 · 2024-05-28 (May 28, 2024)
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the part to repair the vehicle was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and two cases were opened. The contact stated that there was a c…
Owner-reported narrative. 989 miles reported. Look up ODI 11591083 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11606056 · 2024-08-02 (August 2, 2024)
Pulled into a parking spot put the car in park. Engine stalled check engine light came on with “engine control system malfunctioning warning” . car will not start or completely turn off.
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Owner report 11703270 · 2025-12-05 (December 5, 2025)
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the gas cap failed to close securely and was loose. Additionally, the contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V058000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V595000 (Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the instrument panel was blank at start-up. The contact also stated that the infotainment system screen was blank intermittently while driving, which required the driver to pull over to the side…
Owner-reported narrative. 80 miles reported. Look up ODI 11703270 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11714260 · 2026-01-29 (January 29, 2026)
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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Owner report 11655467 · 2025-04-18 (April 18, 2025)
I have a new 2024 Toyota Tacoma that I purchased December 2024. my dashboard lit up the morning of Thursday, April 17. Drive start warning on the dashboard and a secondary breaking malfunction warning I contacted my local Toyota dealer and informed him that my vehicle is giving me warnings and I only have 13,000 miles on the vehicle. I took the vehicle and they told me that it was the fuel pump they replaced the fuel pump return the vehicle to me, and before I could leave the parking lot both codes on the dashboard shut up again and the vehicl…
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Owner report 11681376 · 2025-08-18 (August 18, 2025)
I was informed by the service manager at Labadie Toyota (Bay City, MI) that the new 2.4L Turbos have injector issues! Some Sienna's Tacoma's, and other models have faulty direct injectors that spray way too much fuel into the cylinders, and it drains into the oil reservoir! I had my oil changed at 1K, 5K and 10K by the dealership. I've had this issue at 5K and I presumed service center incompetence, and they agreed. I recently had my oil changed at 10K and came back in 2 weeks later with check engine light on and excessive engine chatter. I wa…
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Owner report 11677546 · 2025-07-31 (July 31, 2025)
VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE MODE. WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL, IN DRIVE OR REVERSE MODE, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND FROZE VEHICLE IN PLACE. BARELY ABLE TO MANEUVER VEHICLE BY STRAIGHTENING STEERING WHEEL AS BEST I COULD TO GET IT TO PARK. AS I ACCELERATED TO GET IT TO MOVE, BRAKES ACTIVATED AGAINST IT. NO ALARM/NOTICE APPEARED ON DASHBOARD TO SWITCH TO 2-WHEEL MODE. TOW TRUCK DRIVER ARRIVED, IDENTIFIED PROBLEM, BUT WAS UNABLE TO GET IT TO 2-WHEEL MODE. TOWED TO SANTA MARIA CA TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER. THEY CORRECTED TO 2-WHEEL MODE…
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Owner report 11747781 · 2026-07-01 (July 1, 2026)
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a whining sound coming from the steering wheel. Additionally, while starting or while driving the vehicle, the vehicle was making a ticking sound. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power, the screen froze, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle experienced a failure with the steering, the vehicle lost motive and electrical power. The vehicle was taken to a deal…
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11747781 at NHTSA ↗