9.8

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
486 miles

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problem #29

Sep 022024

Tacoma

  • miles
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Transmission, and yes its available for inspection. When I put the truck into drive from park, and even reverse, the truck would jerk. (I have videos) When accelerating around 13-14mph, I could feel the transmission "gear searching" with rough shifting. When decelerating around 15-17mph, the transmission would down shift too early, producing the feeling of engine breaking, and again rough shifting. When I needed to really go, I experienced "transmission lag" where the engine would be working, reving up, the feeling of engaging the clutch (coasting feeling), then after a moment the gear would catch and the truck would finally take off. I took the truck to a dealership to have it checked out, but the technicians said they couldn't reproduce this issue. I called corporate and they sent me to another dealership. This dealership said the same thing, BUT went the next step and pulled some transmission fluid and found metal shavings. They had the truck for almost 3 weeks and replaced the transmission and torque converter. When I went to pick up the truck I put the truck into drive and felt the jerk I experienced before. I put it into reverse then drive, and again the whole truck jerks. I asked to speak to a manager and he said he can have the foreman look at it the next day. I made him get in the truck with me and showed him the truck jerking when placed into drive. Next day, foreman said there was nothing wrong and performed the same as a new truck on the lot. I spoke to a higher manager and he recommended I bring the truck in for the regional Field Technician. The Field Technician reviewed the vehicle and determined there was nothing wrong and it was performing the same as 3 new trucks on the lot.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #28

Sep 202024

Tacoma

  • miles
I purchased the 2024 Tacoma TRD Pro on 9/5/24. On 9/20/24 the Transmission failed with just over 1,000 miles driven on the truck. I was stopped at a traffic light when the problem occurred. Multiple sensor alarms were triggered including Hybrid System Malfunction. I attempted to accelerate when the light changed, but it was very sluggish and felt like it was trying to take off from a high gear. I was less than 1 mile from a Toyota dealership when the malfunction occurred and was able to get the truck to the dealership. After a week of troubleshooting, the dealership informed me that the transmission was stuck in 6th gear due to a solenoid failure and they would need to replace the transmission. The transmission is currently on backorder with an estimated delivery between 10/14 and 10/26. Based on the current estimate, by the time I get the truck back, i will have made two months of lease payments while only having the vehicle in my possession for 2 weeks.

- El Dorado Hills, CA, USA

problem #27

Sep 302024

Tacoma

  • miles
When at stop light transmission would not fully engage and started thru intersection was only going approx 20 mph. Engine went to 3500 rpm before it shifted again. After I arrived at my destination started truck back up again and received warning on dash and check engine light came on. Had check engine and drive control system warning messages. Still had same problem with it at stop lights and transmission seemed to not be shifting properly. Was able to get it to dealer and next day received call from them stating that I needed new transmission.

- Washington , PA, USA

problem #26

Oct 012024

Tacoma

  • miles
-??It makes a lot of vibration uphill 25-40mph. -??It feels like hunting gear when itñs shifting to the second gear. -??it got stock in second gear in the middle of the traffic and there was risk because cars where behind me yelling me.

- Canyon Country, CA, USA

problem #25

Sep 162024

Tacoma

  • miles
Automatic transmission fault that locked the vehicle in 2nd gear. The vehicle was taken to a local dealership for service, and Toyota refused to replace the transmission and torque converter as per their own repair procedure, claiming it must be replicated in order to authorize the repair. This is an already known fault by Toyota, yet their response was that a dangerous condition has to be duplicated even though vehicle diagnostic codes show that two transmission solenoids were stuck, and even though I provided them photos of the multiple warnings on the driver-??s dash from when it occurred. Other vehicles with the same condition have been repaired without question. Vehicle had 1,574 miles on it and 1,579 once I arrived at the dealer.

- Haymarket, VA, USA

problem #24

Sep 042024

Tacoma

  • miles
The automatic will get stuck in a high gear, making it impossible to accelerate. I was almost hit trying to merge into traffic with the Transmission failing. Going from reverse to drive, the vehicle will "Buck", lurching forward. When at a red light, if the auto start/stop function kicks in, the car will also lurch into gear moving forward.

- Hoschton, GA, USA

problem #23

Sep 052024

Tacoma

  • miles
Purchased Truck with 127 Miles, at 327 miles noticed it wasn't shifting. Took truck back to Toyota and they stated there were metal shavings in the transmission and it needed to be replaced. They also stated they have no idea when they would be able to get a transmission.

- California, MD, USA

problem #22

Sep 112024

Tacoma

  • miles
new 2024 Tacoma sport. approx. 3800 miles. While driving automatic transmission revved hi, like it was in neutral. Lost power, went into limp mode. Multiple warnings on dash. Had truck towed to dealer. Next day they said transmission needed replaced. metal filings found inside transmission. Not sure how long it would be to repair. The dealership was very kind and sorry this happened. I told them it's not there fault, it's toyota

- Saint Marys, PA, USA

problem #21

Aug 262024

Tacoma

  • miles
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.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #20

Aug 312024

Tacoma

  • miles
While driving on the highway A hybrid System Malfunction occurred, which caused the vehicle to be thrown into 2nd gear. Took the vehicle to dealership and they determined that the transmission had failed. The vehicle was only 1 week only and only had 822 miles on it.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

problem #19

Aug 292024

Tacoma

  • miles
Transmission failure

- Center Moriches, NY, USA

problem #18

Jul 012024

Tacoma

  • miles
Transmission shifts rough in the morning from gears 1-2. I get some rough shifts when warmed up as well. With the about of automatic transmissions failing it-??s time Toyota tell us what-??s going on. How can we be expected to drive a new truck every day and worry about if the trans mission will fail.

- Aston, PA, USA

problem #17

Jul 042024

Tacoma

  • miles
My Tacoma SR5 with only 6000 miles of use failed the transmission or automatic gearbox when I was going on the highway hitting the transmission and neutralizing on several occasions having to exit the service channel abruptly so as not to get stranded in the middle of the highway and cause an accident. No warning light on the dashboard came on and according to the dealer it did not show errors or faults. On the third occasion they decided to leave it and tell me that the transmission had to be replaced. I have been waiting for more than 30 days for a response from the Toyota dealer with a promise that they would soon deliver my truck to me.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #16

Aug 152024

Tacoma

  • miles
I was driving on the freeway going 68-70 MPH when I had a sudden loss of power. Vehicle could not maintain speeds and was sluggish while making it over to the side of the road. Vehicle was towed to dealership, which could not initially find anything. Next day after test driving vehicle, it was confirmed that the transmission is broken.

- Camarillo, CA, USA

problem #15

Aug 062024

Tacoma

  • miles
Eight speed transmission exhibited difficulty in downshifting to lower gears. Loud rumbling sound could be hard inside of truck cabin. Also, upon my inspection, found transmission fluid leaking on the garage floor. All of this occurred at less than 400 total miles on the vehicle. Vehicle was inspected by the local dealer Toyota Service Department and determined to be a defective transmission that must be replaced. It is possible that the transmission could have seized up while driving, causing the vehicle to be uncontrollable. No warning lamps or messages...only the loud audible sound coming from the transmission. To date, it is unknown as to the cause of failure. At my request, Toyota has assigned a Case Number (#240809001043) and is investigating the failure.

- Springfield, OH, USA

problem #14

Aug 072024

Tacoma

  • 2,300 miles
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove to the residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined that the transmission was stuck in sixth gear, and the transmission needed to be replaced; however, the parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,300.

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #13

Jul 192024

Tacoma

  • miles
5000 miles and new 2024 tacoma trd sport auto transmission stopped working. Gears 1-5 stopped engaging. Truck was stuck on road unable to move because truck was trying to start in 6th gear. Got truck towed to Toyota dealer. They contacted Toyota and stated transmission needs replacement along with torque converter. Truck has been at shop for 3 weeks now. Still waiting for parts to be delivered.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #12

Aug 012024

Tacoma

  • miles
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.

- Bellingham, WA, USA

problem #11

Jul 032024

Tacoma

  • miles
New vehicle abruptly began rumbling and shuddering. Vehicle became increasingly difficult to steer and control. Out of concern for driver safety, vehicle towed to dealer. Diagnosed with failed universal joint bearing and subsequent driveshaft damage.

- Livermore, CA, USA

problem #10

Jul 212024

Tacoma

  • miles
Truck is acting like it is in neutral sometimes while driving. Will rev super high when going down the highway at 60, as well as not going from a stand still. Shifting using the manual mode does not help it at all, as it still has the same issues. To make a long story short, the truck is having hard shifts and comes out of gear while moving and stopped.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

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