Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Toyota Tacoma
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Toyota Tacoma has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 93 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 6 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V425000 Accessory Hood Scoop may Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V828000 Vehicle Accessories May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V475000 Incorrect Tire Placard Information/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V557000 Valve Springs may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 20 complaints
- Service Brakes 17 complaints
- Power Train 13 complaints
- Unknown or Other 9 complaints
- Air Bags 8 complaints
- Steering 8 complaints
Of the 93 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 93 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Toyota Tacoma has average reliability with some concerns about structural durability and brake complaints. Engine issues primarily affect early models of this year, but the frequency is reduced. These factors contribute to its average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| transmission | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | occasional |
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Tire rotation
- Brake inspection
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake noise or vibration
- Delayed transmission shifts
- Leaking suspension components
- Loose or vibrating steering
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.