Is the 2024 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Toyota Tacoma is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Toyota Tacoma?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2024 Toyota Tacoma have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

2024 Toyota Tacoma

▲ Better than typical

2024 Toyota Tacoma
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:27.413Z

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: 154
Recalls: 5
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Power train

Complaints per year

2024: 154 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.

Power train

36% · 55 reports

Service brakes

22% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

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The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle jumped a curb, went down a riverbank, and crashed into a telephone pole. The air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-18

Also filed under Parking brake

Electrical system

10% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

FIRE

Forward collision avoidance

8% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

Structure

6% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing body and hood.

INJURY

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Driver side doors wonât open. Truck locks you in. It has 25k miles on it and Toyota dealer says they canât get the parts to make my truck safe.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-16

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2024-09-16Equipment24V548000 Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

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2025-08-01Service brakes, hydraulic25V058000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Tacoma 4-wheel drive vehicles. The rear brake hoses can be damaged if mud and dirt builds up inside the rear wheels. This can result in a brake fluid leak.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB04 and 25TA04.

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2025-12-05Electrical system25V595000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown...

Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge.

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2026-05-22Equipment26V179000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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Date not on fileSuspension26V514000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tacoma Hybrid and 2024-2025 Tacoma vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front and rear shock absorber assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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Buy-smart checklist

2024 Toyota Tacoma — pre-purchase inspection

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Power train: 55 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 34 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 26V514000 · Suspension
Recall 24V548000 · Equipment
Recall 25V058000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 25V595000 · Electrical system
Recall 26V179000 · Equipment

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FAQ

Is the 2024 Toyota Tacoma reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Toyota Tacoma is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Toyota Tacoma?: The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Toyota Tacoma have?: 5 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.