2014 Toyota Tacoma
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.
- Complaints
- 93
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 2014
Opened by NHTSA
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 93 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.
Structure
22% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing body and sun visor.
Service brakes
18% · 17 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 2 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed all the way to the floorboard causing the contacts foot to depress the accelerator pedal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-26
Brake master cylinder is leaking into the cab, truck has 80k miles on it. OEM replacement part only available through Toyota dealer (Part number: 47050-04092) is INSANE at $1500. No warning indicators, just a puddle of brake fluid on my floor mat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-09
Power train
14% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
In the past two years my Tacoma has had to have the air switching valve replaced twice. Vehicle going into limp mode is not safe. Dealer tells me I need to drive it more than 5K miles a year.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-13
Air bags
11% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing front passenger and occupant classification.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 Toyota Tacoma. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the driver attempted to switch to the right lane and crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-03
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 55 MPH over black ice, the vehicle crashed into two fences, a house, and a rock. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed under case number: 18648.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-01
Suspension
9% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Waiting at stop light, when light turned green proceeded into intersection. At that time a minivan struck the driver side door (90 degrees) of my 2014 Toyota Tacoma.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-17
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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.
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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2014-10-02Equipment14V475000 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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2015-02-23Equipment14V828000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
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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
2014 Toyota Tacoma — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V557000 · Engine
- Recall 14V475000 · Equipment
- Recall 14V828000 · Equipment
- Recall 17V425000 · Equipment, structure
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- Is the 2014 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Toyota Tacoma is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Tacoma?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Tacoma have?
- 4 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.