2020 TOYOTA TACOMA PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Starting Issues:

  • Severe hesitation during warm startup
    
  • Truck cranks over fine but drags before firing
    
  • Smell of gasoline
    
  • Starter sometimes sticks and makes loud grinding noise
    
  • Audible click/pop noise after pushing start button
    
  • Rough idle and tachometer dips low
    

• 2. Transmission Issues:

  • Loss of power when downshifting while accelerating
    
  • Hunting for gears at various speeds
    
  • Transmission lurks from reverse into drive
    
  • Engine misfire or spark plug issue suspected
    

• 3. Brake Issues:

  • Brake pedal going to the floor
    
  • Partial brakes achieved by pumping them up
    
  • Brake failure due to master cylinder issue
    
  • Rear brake pads locking up
    
  • Rear wheels locking up during braking
    
  • Brake booster not working properly
    

• 4. Airbag Deployment Issues:

  • Airbags did not deploy in collision
    
  • Side curtain airbags deployed at angle
    
  • Airbags not deploying in crash
    

• 5. Fuel System Problems:

  • Issues with fuel pump causing stalling
    
  • Hissing or electric shock when starting vehicle
    
  • Fuel trouble codes detected multiple times
    

• 6. Electrical System Issues:

  • Microphone not working causing distractions
    
  • Qi charging pad heating up
    
  • Backup camera screen going dark with headlights on
    

• 7. Vehicle Control Problems:

  • Steering wheel pulling and turning on its own
    
  • Accidental activation of hard brake with collision system
    
  • Limp mode engagement during driving
    

• 8. Steering Issues:

  • Steering wheel pulling and turning to the left
    
  • Vehicle pulling to the left or right while driving
    

• 9. Miscellaneous Issues:

  • Engine failure resulting in vehicle seizure
    
  • Front right collision with airbags not deploying
    
  • LED headlights not providing enough heat to keep snow/ice off
    
  • QI Charger pad getting extremely hot while charging
    
  • Alignment issues causing steering wheel misalignment
    

• 10. Safety Concerns:

  • Vehicle stalling during operations at various speeds
    
  • Truck surging and shaking at low speed
    
  • Jerky and non-smooth braking
    
  • Truck shaking at low speeds
    
  • Sudden acceleration with brake engagement