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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,993 miles

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2013 Toyota Tacoma Owner Comments

problem #11

May 082023

Tacoma

  • 92,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the ABS activated at approximately 35 MPH while making a turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V054000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control). The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

- Grants Pass, OR, USA

problem #10

Jul 052020

Tacoma 6-cyl

  • 109,000 miles
I need help please I brought a truck from dealer and they didn't tell me nothing about chases I have 45 days since I got it I was driving on freeway when I feel the truck was moving left side so I take to bodyshhop and the mechanic gave a report he found a lots problem with the truck I tried to speak with dealer but they not want to help or change the truck I want to return the truck because I can't pay for a truck T's not save to drive please help

- Canoga Park, CA, USA

problem #9

Sep 292019

Tacoma

  • miles
On August 17, 2019, I had been stopped at a drive through fast food restaurant when I heard a hissing sound and what looked like steam coming from the rear undercarriage of my truck. It was noticeable enough to have me get down and physically look at the vehicle. I did not see any obvious signs of damage or error, so I went about my day as usual. I have noticed since then, this noise happens sporadically and the A/C is not working properly. I parked the truck for three weeks and when I went to start the truck, a bunch of instrument panel lights were flashing, wipers were wiping and interior lights were flashing off and on. I turned the truck off and then attempted to start again, but it would not start so I had to have the battery charged. Now the vehicle's rear blinkers do not work properly and stereo will not turn on. Fuses seem alright with the exception of one that continuously pops when replaced (fuse for stereo).

- Los Lunas, NM, USA

problem #8

Nov 242018

Tacoma

  • 135,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Code C1241: Low or high power supply voltage code C1422: Master cylinder pressure sensor zero point high code P0304: Cylinder 4 misfire detected code P0304: Cylinder 4 misfire detected code P0304: Cylinder 4 misfire detected code P0304: Cylinder 4 misfire detected code P0304: Cylinder 4 misfire detected both check engine & trac off aluminate on dashboard.

- Barboursville, VA, USA

problem #7

Jul 182018

Tacoma

  • 20,000 miles
While driving 40 mph, the ABS activated on its own and the vehicle started to vibrate while making a turn and the steering wheel began to pull in the opposite direction. This has happened at least 8 times since 2013.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #6

Mar 152017

Tacoma

  • 83,000 miles
When coming to an abrupt stop, the transmission will slip into neutral and will not reengage first gear until the engine reaches 1.5K RPM and jolting the truck forward. The truck will then not shift into fifth gear and the traction control off warning light comes on until the truck has been shut off.

- Newcastle, WY, USA

problem #5

Mar 232017

Tacoma

  • 56,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 40 mph and attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel began to pull in the opposite direction. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise emitting from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was contacted by telephone and the contact was informed of NHTSA campaign number: 14V054000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the failure recurred four times. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

- Covington, VA, USA

problem #4

Oct 082016

Tacoma

  • 13,328 miles
2013 Tacoma, from parked position, started truck, release parking brake, foot on brake pedal, shifted to drive, accelerated, move about 5-10 feet truck acted as if brakes had been applied, would not move. I placed truck in park position shifted to drive and proceeded as normal. This happened two more times that same day about 20 minutes apart.

- Frankfort, KY, USA

problem #3

Aug 072016

Tacoma

  • 47,000 miles
I have been running the same wheels and tires on the vehicle since it was brand new, running 17" aluminum wheels with a 10- ply rated 265/70/17 Michelin lt which is a standard size for this vehicle. At about 47,000 miles the traction control on my Tacoma started acting up badly making it very dangerous to drive on mountain roads with super-elevated turns. Basically the truck thinks it is sliding when it's not even close to breaking loose at 35 mph. The sensors or computer is failing causing the right front or left front wheel to pulse (apply brake pressure) which results in the vehicle pulling in the opposite direction I am steering. This is at low speed 35 to 40 mph. This is a very dangerous situation and I explained that the vehicle is 'pulling me across the center line into on coming traffic which could cause a head on collision and I got no response other than " if my shop foreman tells me the truck is operating as designed there is nothing more we can do or you. When I called it to the attention of the service manager and shop foreman at northridge Toyota, I was told the vehicle shows no errors so the truck is "operating as designed' and their suggestion was to deactivate the traction control from now on, each time I drive a mountain road. I explained that they were asking me to deactivate the on board safety measures on the vehicle in order to drive the truck in the highest risk driving conditions, they again said the truck was operating as designed and that I should not expect their to be any repairs made. This is absolutely inexcusable. They went on to suggest I seek a second opinion at another dealer and they sent me down the road in my truck even though I told them the symptoms, duplicated the problem with shop foreman in the truck and most importantly that the truck was unsafe to drive. Fascinating!!!

- Woodland Hills, CA, USA

problem #2

May 312015

Tacoma

  • 1,600 miles
What happens: The front anti-lock brakes independently actuate for approximately.5-2.5 seconds. When: Turning left 90%, right 8% and forward 2% the most frequent is a left turn where the bank of the road is at a significant angle. It is terrifying on a mountain road to have your front end dive down and loose control. My nerves are on edge with every turn, wondering if the truck is going to do its dive. My girlfriend refuses to ride in the vehicle because of it. It started happening approximately a year ago and I had faith Toyota would come out with a fix. Toyota hasn't and there are numerous articles/complaints about the exact issue. It is a serious problem, especially on winding roads with oncoming traffic. And only a matter of time before something horrific happens. That one inexperienced driver that doesn't react quickly enough. Please put out the fix before the accident happens.

- Longmont, CO, USA

problem #1

May 062015

Tacoma

  • 48,000 miles
Driving to work traveling at between 55-60 I was going around a slight curve my foot was on the accelerator and out of no where the ABS or stability control or something caused my truck to slam on the brakes causing the front to dive down and a temporary loss of control. No crash just spooked. I drive the route every day the same way never had this happen before. The skid indicator was flashing but no noticeable skid. I am sensitive to that feeling and there was none detected prior to this happening.

- Pawling, NY, USA

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