Complaints
106
Crashes
14
Fires
0
Injuries
22
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2021 Toyota Tacoma Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#113 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:16,288 mi
#212 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:4,010 mi
#311 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:16,200 mi
Crash-related:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 13 | — | — | 16,288 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | — | — | 4,010 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 11 | 2 | — | 16,200 mi | |
| ENGINE | 9 | — | — | 20 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 5 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | — | — | 150 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 4 | 1 | — | 8,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | 1 | — | 61 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 53,667 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 3 | — | — | 1,200 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 47,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 150 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 | 2 | — | 19,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 102,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | 500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
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