Toyota Tacoma owners have reported 879 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 37 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (424 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's differential unit (85 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The differential skid plate was manufactured in a way that one of the brackets make contact with the fuel tank of the truck. It rubs and compromises the integrity of the tank. Possibly leading to a puncture and leak. Read details...
My 2010 Tacoma, while sitting at a stop light, suddenly surges as if somebody hit the gas or slammed me in the rear. It hasnt pushed me beyond my brakes but it is very disturbing. I reported this to the Toyota dealer and they said they couldnt reproduce it. Read details...
Drive shaft u joint failed while operating at high speed. Drive shaft snapped off at high speed and cracked fuel tank and exhaust. Truck has had frame recalled and leaf springs recalled. Truck has been in shop already 4 times regarding frame recall. Read details...
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 Read details...