2014 TOYOTA TACOMA PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Exhaust Pipe Catalytic Converter issues:

  • 2010-2014 Tacoma 2TR-FE Exhaust Pipe Catalytic Converter Warranty Extension F0U
    
  • Air injection pump and air switching valve assembly issue leading to OBD codes P0418 and P2441
    
  • Oxygen sensor causing stalling and lack of acceleration
    

• 2. Electrical issues:

  • ABS warning lights and stability warning light issue leading to brake failure
    
  • Radio issues freezing, shutting off, and resetting
    
  • Horn honking when steering wheel turned, potentially due to spiral cable issue
    

• 3. Defroster/air quality issues:

  • Inability to use defroster with recirculated air
    
  • Experiencing exhaust fumes entering cab through defroster
    

• 4. Frame rust and structural issues:

  • Rust on rear bumper causing dangerous conditions
    
  • Frame issues due to rust causing unsafe conditions
    
  • Frame corrosion, inspection, and repair needs
    

• 5. Steering issues:

  • Steering wanders and has play, causing a dangerous driving condition
    
  • Vibration in steering at high speeds causing safety concerns
    

• 6. Safety restraint issues:

  • Inoperable seat belt due to spring issue
    
  • Airbag deployment failure in accidents
    
  • Seat belt caught in tensioner causing damage
    

• 7. Engine and acceleration issues:

  • Oil pump whine noise on cold start
    
  • Acceleration and throttle issues
    
  • Brake pedal slowly goes to the floor causing brake failure
    

• 8. Tire issues:

  • Tire bubbling, rotting, and cracking issues
    
  • Tire vibration and shaking causing safety concerns
    

• 9. Ball joint and wheel issues:

  • Ball joint failure causing the wheel to come off
    
  • Wheels coming off due to ball joint failure
    

• 10. Vehicle acceleration issues:

  • Sudden acceleration while in reverse causing accidents
    
  • Independent acceleration causing issues when braking
    

• 11. Airbag and passenger safety issues:

  • Front passenger seat airbag detection failure
    
  • Rear headrest plastic causing injury in accidents
    
  • Airbags not deploying in front or side impacts
    

• 12. Window and windshield issues:

  • Windshield seal lifting in high winds causing noise
    
  • Windshield seal issues causing air to enter the cab