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2014 Toyota Tacoma reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Toyota Tacoma holds 93 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 11 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 13 Tacoma years on this site. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Hinge, Equipment, and Labels.

2012 Toyota Tacoma
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Complaints

93

Per year

11

Recalls

4

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Structure (20 of 93), then Service brakes (17) and Powertrain (13). Those filings include 10 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Tacoma has 125 complaints, 18 per year, and the 2015 has 101 complaints, 15 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Toyota Tacoma. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall structure, body, hood, hinge 2017-07-03 · NHTSA campaign 17V425000
Summary 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. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.
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.
Recall Equipment 2014-12-30 · NHTSA campaign 14V828000
Summary 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. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
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.
Recall Labels 2014-08-04 · NHTSA campaign 14V475000
Summary 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. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Engine 2013-11-07 · NHTSA campaign 13V557000
Summary 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 affected vehicles contain valve springs that may break over time.
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.

Complaints by component (93 total)

Structure
20
Service brakes
17
Powertrain
13
Air bags
8
Steering
8
Suspension
8
Electrical system
7
Engine
6
Electronic stability control (ESC)
5
Seat belts
5
Speed control
4
Wheels
4
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Seats
3
Tires
3
Visibility and wipers
3
Adaptive and mobility equipment
2
Back-over prevention
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
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Crash-flagged

10

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My vehicle paint is chipping all over"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-12
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the check engine and the traction control warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and failed to…"
    Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-04-20
  • "The Clear coat is failing on the roof and the hood causing the paint to fade. Toyota knows about the problem and fails to do anything to rectify the problem. Thousands of customers are being affected by this. You can go…"
    Structure · filed 2026-04-07
  • "Hi. I file a complaint several years ago about their entertainment radio system freezing up intermittently. Happening now my radio after I turn it off will turn back on to the first AM setting saved even though I did…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2025-08-24
  • "When you are driving down the road and get in a curve the wheels lock up like you are on ice or hydroplaining and have no control of vehicle. only happens in curves and i know of multiple trucks doing this - if another…"
    Steering · filed 2025-05-22

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD 4 stars 3 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD 4 stars 3 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 Toyota Tacoma PU/RC 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars
2014 Toyota Tacoma PU/RC 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Tacoma two-wheel drive 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic 4-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 24 21 MPG $3100
Tacoma two-wheel drive 4L, 6-cyl Automatic 5-speed Rear-wheel drive 17 21 19 MPG $3400
Tacoma two-wheel drive 2.7L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed Rear-wheel drive 21 25 22 MPG $2950
Tacoma two-wheel drive 4L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 21 18 MPG $3600
Tacoma four-wheel drive 4L, 6-cyl Automatic 5-speed Part-time four-wheel drive 16 21 18 MPG $3600
Tacoma four-wheel drive 2.7L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed Part-time four-wheel drive 18 21 19 MPG $3400
Tacoma four-wheel drive 4L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Part-time four-wheel drive 16 19 17 MPG $3800
Tacoma four-wheel drive 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic 4-speed Part-time four-wheel drive 18 21 19 MPG $3400

Specs and fitment

2nd generation, 2005–2015
Body styles Regular Cab, Access Cab, Double Cab
Oil 0W-20 (2.7L 4-cyl); 5W-30 (4.0L V6)
Tire size 245/75R16, 265/65R17, 265/70R16 or 265/60R18 (trim-dependent)
Towing capacity 6,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 14V-054 covers certain 2012 and 2013 Tacomas: increased resistance in the brake actuator’s electrical component can illuminate VSC, ABS, and traction-control warnings and leave those systems inoperative, reducing directional control assistance. Toyota dealers update the skid-control ECU software at no charge. Separately, Toyota settled a U.S. class action over frame corrosion on 2005–2010 model years in that generation, agreeing to inspect and repair or replace rust-perforated frames (or buy back affected trucks under the settlement terms).

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Toyota Tacoma holds 93 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 11 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 13 Tacoma years on this site. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Hinge, Equipment, and Labels.

What are common problems with a 2014 Toyota Tacoma?

The complaints owners file most often name Structure (20 of 93), then Service brakes (17) and Powertrain (13). Those filings include 10 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2014 Toyota Tacoma more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Tacoma has 125 complaints, 18 per year, and the 2015 has 101 complaints, 15 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Toyota Tacoma been recalled?

The 2014 Toyota Tacoma has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Toyota Tacoma?

Owners have filed 93 complaints about the 2014 Toyota Tacoma with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Toyota Tacoma get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma is 19.1 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2020 Toyota Tacoma?

3rd generation (2016-2023).

How much can a Toyota Tacoma tow?

Published maximums vary by generation, cab, engine, and equipment; many recent U.S. specs list up to 6,500 lb when properly equipped.

When did the 4th-generation Tacoma start?

The 2024 model year (4th generation) followed the 2016-2023 3rd generation in the U.S. lineup.