MYRModel Year Report

2013 Toyota Tacoma

▲ Better than typical
2013 Toyota Tacoma
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:07.420Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
125
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2013

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

18% of complaints

Complaints per year

1995: 177 complaints 1995 1996: 253 complaints 1997: 131 complaints 1998: 300 complaints 1999: 249 complaints 1999 2000: 210 complaints 2001: 396 complaints 2002: 333 complaints 2003: 360 complaints 2003 2004: 415 complaints 2005: 707 complaints 2006: 782 complaints 2007: 541 complaints 2007 2008: 448 complaints 2009: 519 complaints 2010: 293 complaints 2011: 186 complaints 2012: 295 complaints 2013: 125 complaints 2013 125 2014: 93 complaints 2015: 102 complaints 2016: 323 complaints 2017: 243 complaints 2018: 208 complaints 2019: 217 complaints 2019 2020: 90 complaints 2021: 80 complaints 2022: 59 complaints 2023: 53 complaints 2023 2024: 154 complaints 2025: 113 complaints 2026: 12 complaints
1995: 177 complaints 1995 1996: 253 complaints 1997: 131 complaints 1997 1998: 300 complaints 1999: 249 complaints 1999 2000: 210 complaints 2001: 396 complaints 2001 2002: 333 complaints 2003: 360 complaints 2003 2004: 415 complaints 2005: 707 complaints 2005 2006: 782 complaints 2007: 541 complaints 2007 2008: 448 complaints 2009: 519 complaints 2009 2010: 293 complaints 2011: 186 complaints 2011 2012: 295 complaints 2013: 125 complaints 2013 125 2014: 93 complaints 2015: 102 complaints 2015 2016: 323 complaints 2017: 243 complaints 2017 2018: 208 complaints 2019: 217 complaints 2019 2020: 90 complaints 2021: 80 complaints 2021 2022: 59 complaints 2023: 53 complaints 2023 2024: 154 complaints 2025: 113 complaints 2025 2026: 12 complaints
1995: 177 complaints 1995 1996: 253 complaints 1997: 131 complaints 1997 1998: 300 complaints 1999: 249 complaints 1999 2000: 210 complaints 2001: 396 complaints 2001 2002: 333 complaints 2003: 360 complaints 2003 2004: 415 complaints 2005: 707 complaints 2005 2006: 782 complaints 2007: 541 complaints 2007 2008: 448 complaints 2009: 519 complaints 2009 2010: 293 complaints 2011: 186 complaints 2011 2012: 295 complaints 2013: 125 complaints 2013 125 2014: 93 complaints 2015: 102 complaints 2015 2016: 323 complaints 2017: 243 complaints 2017 2018: 208 complaints 2019: 217 complaints 2019 2020: 90 complaints 2021: 80 complaints 2021 2022: 59 complaints 2023: 53 complaints 2023 2024: 154 complaints 2025: 113 complaints 2025 2026: 12 complaints

2013: 125 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
1995177
1996253
1997131
1998300
1999249
2000210
2001396
2002333
2003360
2004415
2005707
2006782
2007541
2008448
2009519
2010293
2011186
2012295
2013125
201493
2015102
2016323
2017243
2018208
2019217
202090
202180
202259
202353
2024154
2025113
202612

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

18% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing driveline.

CRASH
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The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the unoccupied vehicle was parked on a slightly inclined driveway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-24

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it rolled away in reverse independently. The vehicle then crashed into a nearby tree. There was no personal injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-02

Service brakes

14% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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The vehicle has extremely grabby brakes and I feel that they contributed to the loss of control I experienced on slippery road surfaces.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-03

Suspension

12% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing leaf spring assembly and shock absorber.

CRASH

Steering

11% · 14 reports
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Over the past two weeks the steering effort on my 2nd generation Tacoma has become progressively harder to turn the wheel past certain points in both directions.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-08

Electrical system

11% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and instrument cluster/panel.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the driver's seat overheated when the seat heater was activated. The contact also detected a burning odor inside the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-28

Also filed under Seats

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tacoma. The contact heard a popping noise coming from the vehicle and observed smoke inside the vehicle. After opening the driver side door, the contact noticed flames primarily on the driver side of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-26

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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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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    2013-11-27Engine13V557000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Tacoma vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through October 11, 2013. The engines of the…

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began on November 27, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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    2014-01-23Tires13V494000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Tacoma vehicles equipped with 18" Maverick Alloy Wheels. In the affected vehicles, the spare tire requires the use…

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will: (a) Install a Warning Label on the spare tire/wheel, (b) supply a bag containing proper spare wheel lug nuts, and (c) place an Owner's Manual Addendum in…

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    2014-03-28Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic14V054000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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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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    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.

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    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress

Buy-smart checklist

2013 Toyota Tacoma — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V123000 · Equipment
  • Recall 13V557000 · Engine
  • Recall 13V494000 · Tires
  • Recall 14V054000 · Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 14V475000 · Equipment
  • Recall 17V425000 · Equipment, structure
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FAQ

Is the 2013 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Toyota Tacoma is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Tacoma?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Tacoma have?
6 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.