Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2024 Toyota Tacoma
NHTSA data on file today
The 2024 Toyota Tacoma has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 155 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V514000 Front and Rear Shock Absorber Reservoirs May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V179000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity on Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V595000 Instrument Panel Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V058000 Rear Brake Hose May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V548000 Incorrect Weight Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 55 complaints
- Unknown or Other 25 complaints
- Service Brakes 19 complaints
- Electrical System 16 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 9 complaints
Of the 155 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 155 complaints, owners report 33 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2024 Toyota Tacoma has an average reliability rating due to multiple recalls, particularly regarding the suspension and braking systems. However, its issues are not severe enough to significantly detract from its overall performance, as they are mostly manageable with proper maintenance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 40,000–60,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| service brakes | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| suspension | 40,000–60,000 miles | $350–$750 | occasional |
| engine | 60,000–80,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | rare |
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 changes
- Brake fluid checks
- Tire rotations
- Engine air filter replacement
- Coolant top-off
- Battery inspection
- Transmission fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual braking noises
- Instrument panel malfunctions
- Delayed gear shifts
- Steering wheel vibration
- Corroded shock absorbers
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.