The Lemon Index2024 Toyota Tacoma.
The 2024 Toyota Tacoma is so far about average by owner complaints: 153 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 85, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 20 to 24 mpg combined. The best Toyota Tacoma year is 2022.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 153 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota Tacoma year. 2024 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 2K to 37K miles on the car (16 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 5
- suspension 2026
The metal flange on the front and rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external oil reservoir.
- equipment 2026
The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values.
- electrical 2025
Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
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- brakes 2025
The rear brake hoses can be damaged if mud and dirt builds up inside the rear wheels.
- equipment 2024
The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 88 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and…
- Hybrid vehicles (HV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV) are equipped with two types of batteries
- Some customers have complained that the wireless functions of their Key Fob stop working
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD | not rated | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | not rated |
| Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD | not rated | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | not rated |
| Toyota TACOMA HYBRID PU/CC 4WD | not rated | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2700–3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Vibration between 25 & 45mph Confirmed by dealer technician possible transmission issue. First noticed on drive home after purchase. No incidents yet
2024 Toyota Tacoma owner · NHTSA complaint 11588324
More owner reports
Pulled into a parking spot put the car in park. Engine stalled check engine light came on with âengine control system malfunctioning warningâ . car will not start or completely turn off.
NHTSA complaint 11606056
The transmission slams gears, looses power when shifting on acceleration, and goes into a neutral while in parking lots at low speeds. The truck also while stopped will shutter and feel like it just got hit.
NHTSA complaint 11657399
Quick answers
Is the 2024 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.2× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 85; 100 is average). The best Toyota Tacoma year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2024 Toyota Tacoma problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (36%), brakes (12%) and electrical (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Toyota Tacoma have?
5 safety recalls (latest: suspension). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Toyota Tacoma get?
20 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2024 Toyota Tacoma have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 36% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2024 Toyota Tacoma cost in fuel a year?
About $2700 to $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Toyota Tacoma have?
2.4L 4-cyl.
What Toyota Tacoma year is better than the 2024?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2014 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works