2011 Toyota Tacoma
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 186
- Recalls
- 9
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Suspension
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
2011: 186 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 177 |
| 1996 | 253 |
| 1997 | 131 |
| 1998 | 300 |
| 1999 | 249 |
| 2000 | 210 |
| 2001 | 396 |
| 2002 | 333 |
| 2003 | 360 |
| 2004 | 415 |
| 2005 | 707 |
| 2006 | 782 |
| 2007 | 541 |
| 2008 | 448 |
| 2009 | 519 |
| 2010 | 293 |
| 2011 | 186 |
| 2012 | 295 |
| 2013 | 125 |
| 2014 | 93 |
| 2015 | 102 |
| 2016 | 323 |
| 2017 | 243 |
| 2018 | 208 |
| 2019 | 217 |
| 2020 | 90 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 59 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 154 |
| 2025 | 113 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Suspension
32% · 60 reportsMost commonly citing rear and leaf spring assembly.
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The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tacoma. While inspecting underneath the vehicle, the contact discovered that the vehicle was only equipped with three leaf springs instead of four.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-12
Exterior lighting
17% · 32 reportsMost commonly citing headlights.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the daytime running lamps became really hot. The contact then noticed that the daytime running lights turned brown and melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-07
1.) Headlights are yellowing. 2.) Hard to see at night. 3.) Everyone has the same problem. The government should mandate going back to glass headlights for safety reasons.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-18
Electrical system
12% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing horn.
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Driving down the highway, I felt my steering column get loose. After coming to a stop at the gas station, I tried making sure the column adjuster was tight, and it was. The entire steering wheel/column was still loose, and then fell off into my lap.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-21
Also filed under Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, he could smell a burning odor coming from under the dashboard area.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-12
Sudden unintended acceleration. Time was 6:55 am. I was on work property having just turned left from a light. I was 5 th car in line to make a right turn. All cars were stopped. My foot was lightly pressing break.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-01
Structure
11% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing body and frame and members.
Steering
9% · 17 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Steering shaft u- joint seizure causing loss of vehicle steering. Very dangerous.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-24
Safety timeline
9 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2011-03-31Tires11V148000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, Tacoma, Sequoia and Tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety…
Remedy: For the land cruiser, sequoia, Tacoma and tundra vehicles, the dealer will re-calibrate the tire pressure monitoring system on affected vehicles and install an updated tire and loading information…
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2013-03-21Air bags, seats13V014000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius…
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may…
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2013-05-28Equipment13V123000 Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013…
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still…
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2014-02-24Seat belts13V337000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 2011 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, through September 7, 2011.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies.
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2014-10-02Equipment14V475000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale.
Remedy: For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014.
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2015-01-29Seats14V743000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2...
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015.
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2016-01-29Suspension14V604000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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2016-07-14Seats16V396000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser,...
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
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2017-09-01Equipment, structure17V425000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Toyota Tacoma — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 60 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 32 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 11V148000 · Tires
- Recall 13V014000 · Air bags, seats
- Recall 13V123000 · Equipment
- Recall 13V337000 · Seat belts
- Recall 14V475000 · Equipment
- Recall 14V743000 · Seats
- Recall 14V604000 · Suspension
- Recall 16V396000 · Seats
- Recall 17V425000 · Equipment, structure
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- Is the 2011 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Toyota Tacoma is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Toyota Tacoma?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Toyota Tacoma have?
- 9 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.