8.6

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,263 miles

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problem #11

Nov 072022

Tacoma

  • miles
The truck has died while driving two separate times. It seems that the problem is the fuel pump, just like we now know have been recalled by Toyota in this model and others. The symptoms are exactly what have been reported by people experiencing faulty fuel pumps that are covered by the recall. My truck is not currently covered by the recall and toyota is refusing to replace the fuel pump, saying that they can-€™t duplicate the problem after having the vehicle for a week. No resolution has been offered. Just, -€œSorry we can-€™t make it fail and we can-€™t replace it.-€ I have spoken with toyota corporate and got the same response. The company is not doing the right thing with this problem, as evidenced by the class action lawsuit ongoing. A major disappointment to say the least. I-€™m getting absolutely no help from dealer or manufacturer on a major safety issue on a vehicle in its power train warranty period on a known issue. Not even a loaner car.

- Englewood, CO, USA

problem #10

Mar 292021

Tacoma

  • 5,200 miles
2020 Toyota Tacoma trd sport, transmission lurks from reverse into drive you have to press the brake pedal a little harder than normal to keep from lurking. Sometimes the vehicle seems to loose power when down shifting while accelerating (going around a corner). The truck also seems like its hunting for a gear around the 35mph or 43 mph, on flat surface, going down hill, or going up hill. This also happens on the interstate while going 65-70mph, which would be cause for concern. This feels like its a transmission issue but also could be an engine misfire of a spark plug or something. This happens on a daily basis, purchase date of 9.11.2020.

- Glen Allen, VA, USA

problem #9

Feb 142021

Tacoma

  • 3,138 miles
I was leaving my driveway, the truck started jumping and loss power. Then cut off and wouldn't crank back up for a few minutes. Eventually it continued for about 3 or 4 times. Until it finally died and would not run even though it would crank. Took it in and found out my particular truck wasn't recalled even though it has a fuel pump problem. They put a fuel pump on it. But they don't know if it was the newer updated pump or the older version known to have problems. So I'm riding around in a vehicle that could fail anytime.

- Roxboro, NC, USA

problem #8

Feb 062021

Tacoma

  • 8,200 miles
The truck never shows more than 320 miles of range(should show 400+)and accelerates very slowly even when the pedal is pressed hard. There is a noticeable shudder when the car is idling or a neutral. Feels like dirty fuel injectors but it only has 8K.

- Taft, CA, USA

problem #7

Nov 202020

Tacoma

  • 5,500 miles
2020 Toyota Tacoma trd off road has severe hesitation issues during warm startup. Truck cranks over fine but drags for an extended period of time before firing. There is a noticeable smell of gasoline when this happens. Sometimes the starter seems to stick and makes a loud grinding noise. Other times there is an audible single click/pop noise immediately after pushing the start button but the truck still starts. After the truck is started it will occasionally idle rough and the tachometer will dip low and the truck will shake slightly as if the truck is going to stall. Toyota continues to deny anything is amiss despite me providing video evidence and duplicating the issue in front of them myself. They continue to refuse to do any reasonable amount of work to fix my vehicle under warranty. Here is a link to videos of the issue for reference of the severity: Https://youtu.be/Z-w-fd8gziu

- Medina, OH, USA

problem #6

Oct 012020

Tacoma

  • 4,000 miles
My car has shut off while driving at 45 mph in the city. Brakes locked and the car stalled off. I went to the dealership and they said they tried to initiate the same error but could not.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #5

Oct 122020

Tacoma

  • 157 miles
I just bought a new 2020 Tacoma SR5, and it has very poor acceleration when passing other vehicles. There is a significant dead spot when accelerating. It seams to have a transmission delayed shifting response time when driving. I consider this unacceptable for a new vehicle. It runs worse than my old car. It runs like all the fuel injectors are dirty. Also, a few days ago, I was parked in a parking space that had a bit of an incline for about 15-20 minutes, and when I pulled out and placed my gear in drive, the transmission slipped badly and would not drive forward as if the transmission was broken. I only know a little bit about vehicles, but I know this new 2020 V6 SR5 Toyota Tacoma that I just bought is not right. I will be taking it to the dealership soon to see if they have any suggestions.I have recently found out about a recall regarding the fuel pump. This leads me to believe these problems are all or in part coming from a poor fuel pump. The problem is that the new 2020 Tacoma's are not part of the fuel pump recall. I fear this vehicles poor performance will place me at an increase risk of having an accident while driving into a busy intersection or the like. I hope you (the reader) provide this information to the appropriate channels in order to make this vehicle safe again.

- Mission, TX, USA

problem #4

Aug 132020

Tacoma

  • 1,800 miles
Takes long to start up. Cranks over way too much. Sometimes stalls. Already heard starter grind on flywheel twice.

- Estero, FL, USA

problem #3

Jun 212020

Tacoma

  • 1,500 miles
Vehicle stalls when operating at various speeds. Has stalled out at highway speeds and in parking lots. Has broken down and registered fuel trouble codes four times in less than 90 days. When the vehicle stalls it has registered the P08700 and P0017100 codes for low fuel pressure. Dealer has replaced high and low pressure fuel pumps and problem is still not fixed. This is an extremely dangerous condition because the driver loses all power and the vehicle does not restart. The driver has to look for a place to 'ditch' or push out of traffic. It has blocked traffic during stalling episodes, causing a safety concern.

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

problem #2

Mar 062020

Tacoma

  • 2,400 miles
Vehicle struggles to start with normal starting procedures. Vehicle's ignition delays normal starting procedures sometimes allowing the key to be held systematically for an abnormal period of time before vehicle starting. If vehicle fails to start in the first try within 3-5 seconds vehicle would crank but would not start. Then a second attempt would have to be made. This is not common for a gas engine vehicle. Was taken to dealer for further inspection and service advisor said this is normal for most late model Tacoma.

- Fairbanks, AK, USA

problem #1

Jul 222019

Tacoma

  • 4,000 miles
The vehicle smelled of gasoline. After driving the vehicle, whether it was 2 miles or 20 miles, once reaching the destination you could smell gasoline. The smell lingered for at least 30 minutes after the vehicle was parked.

- Grovetown, GA, USA