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2011 Toyota Tacoma
Common Problems

Ranked from 95 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium

7 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Rear leaf spring failure

    41complaints
    High severitySuspension

    Rear leaf springs breaking or sagging under load can lead to vehicle instability and potential accidents.

    Related recall: 14V604000

  2. 2

    Daytime running lights malfunction

    29complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The daytime running lights can become discolored, melt, and crack, potentially causing a fire hazard.

    Related recalls: 14V475000, 13V123000

  3. 3

    Rust and corrosion of frame

    28complaints
    High severityOther

    The frame can rust and corrode, leading to structural failures and posing a risk of vehicle collapse.

    Related recalls: 14V475000, 13V123000

  4. 4

    Steering intermediate shaft failure

    20complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The intermediate steering shaft can fail, causing the steering to become stiff and difficult to operate.

  5. 5

    Horn Failure

    16complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Horns are intermittently inoperable, which can be a safety concern, especially at night or in heavy traffic.

    Related recalls: 14V475000, 13V123000

  6. 6

    Headlight Failure

    8complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Headlights are frequently failing, causing poor visibility at night and potential safety issues.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 14V475000, 13V123000

  7. 7

    Airbag system failure

    2complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Airbags failing to deploy during a crash can result in serious injury or death.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.