2013 Toyota Tacoma problems
The Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck manufactured by Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota since 1995. The first-generation Tacoma (model years 1995 through 2004) was classified as a compact pickup. The second generation (model years 2005 through 2015) and third generation (in production since 2015) models are classified as mid-sized pickups. The Tacoma was Motor Trend's Truck of the Year for 2005.
As of 2015, the Tacoma was sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Bolivia, Bermuda, and the French overseas collectivity of New Caledonia. Most markets across the world receive the Toyota Hilux in lieu of the Tacoma.
The name "Tacoma" was derived from the Coast Salish peoples' name for Mount Rainier in the U.S. state of Washington.
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Common 2013 Toyota Tacoma problems
The 2013 Toyota Tacoma has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from its owners. Here are the details of these issues:
- Steering Problems: Many owners have reported jammed steering, which is caused by rusting of the universal joint that connects the intermediate steering shaft. This issue leads to very stiff steering and loss of power steering assist when making turns, as well as weird noises and vibrations from the steering wheel. When turning, the rusted joint locks the front tires, causing ABS and traction control to intervene.
- Rusting Frame and Step Bumper: Complaints of rusting in the frame and step bumper have been reported by many 2013 Tacoma owners. This issue can lead to potential safety hazards and reduced vehicle lifespan.
- Power Window Issues: Owners have reported problems with power windows not working properly in the 2013 Tacoma. This can be inconvenient and may require costly repairs.
- Exhaust Manifold Heat Shields Falling Off: The heat shields of the exhaust manifold have been reported to fall off, which can lead to increased noise and potential safety hazards.
- Water Seeping into the Cabin: Water seeping into the cabin from the front windshield due to wiper blade cowls getting loose over time has been reported by several owners. This can lead to discomfort and potential damage to the vehicle's interior.
- Electrical Issues: Complaints of malfunctioning electricals in the 2013 Tacoma include starter failure, popping of the "Check Engine" light, faulty air-conditioners, failing electric door locks, malfunctioning instrument clusters, and bad horns.
- Headlight Lens Melting: Over 200 owners have reported the headlight lens melting due to the amber front running lights embedded in the headlight assembly overheating and cracking or melting the lens. Replacing the whole headlight assembly is the only solution.
While the 2013 Toyota Tacoma has these common problems, it is still considered a reliable vehicle with excellent reliability ratings and a low cost of repairs. However, potential buyers should be aware of these issues and consider them when making a purchasing decision.
Is 2013 a good Tacoma year?
Edmunds says
With multiple configurations and ample ability on- and off-road, the 2013 Toyota Tacoma remains one of the top choices among midsize trucks.
How many miles is a 2013 Toyota Tacoma good for?
The Toyota Tacoma is a mid-size, light-duty pickup truck.
While other midsize pickup truck models taper off at 200,000 miles, you can expect the Toyota Tacoma to last up to 300,000. By prioritizing routine maintenance and vehicle care, you can expect the Toyota Tacoma to last a very long time.
What years to avoid when buying a Toyota Tacoma?
Therefore, we give you this list of Toyota Tacoma model years to avoid, not including the all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma.
- 2002 Toyota Tacoma. Generally speaking, the first-generation Toyota Tacoma is nearly flawless. ...
- 2004 Toyota Tacoma. ...
- 2005 Toyota Tacoma. ...
- 2009 Toyota Tacoma. ...
- 2016 Toyota Tacoma.
What is a common problem with Toyota Tacoma?
Premature Ball Joint Wear: Another highly reported Toyota Tacoma issue is the premature wear on the lower ball joints. This issue most commonly happens in the front suspension, making it more difficult to steer and reducing the cars ability to self-center.
Is the 2013 Tacoma reliable?
How Reliable Is the 2013 Toyota Tacoma? The 2013 Toyota Tacoma pickup has a reliability score of 4.5 out of five from J.D. Power, which is excellent for the auto industry as a whole.
What is a common problem with Toyota Tacoma?
Premature Ball Joint Wear: Another highly reported Toyota Tacoma issue is the premature wear on the lower ball joints. This issue most commonly happens in the front suspension, making it more difficult to steer and reducing the cars ability to self-center.
How long can a 2013 Toyota Tacoma last?
The Toyota Tacoma is a mid-size, light-duty pickup truck.
While other midsize pickup truck models taper off at 200,000 miles, you can expect the Toyota Tacoma to last up to 300,000. By prioritizing routine maintenance and vehicle care, you can expect the Toyota Tacoma to last a very long time.
Is 2013 Tacoma safe?
The overall rating of Good is based on review of both tests, which independently result in overall ratings of Good.
2013 Toyota Tacoma car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Tacoma problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Service brakes problems
- Suspension problems
- Electrical system problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2013 Toyota Tacoma vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2013 Toyota Tacoma
The NHTSA has received 113 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2013 Toyota Tacoma. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2013 Toyota Tacoma vehicles.
2024-08-05
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-03
- VIN: 3TMMU4FNXDM
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: While backing in camper to my driveway after a 3.5 hr return trip, the back part of the frame which holds the rear bumper and the trailer hitch let go from a rusted frame. See attached pic. I inquired with a Toyota dealer who said my vehicle is out of warranty for the CSP from Toyota for rusting frames. They indicated there was a recall that wasn't repaired on my vehicle but I don't recall seeing a recall for rusting frames. They also said this wasn't a safety recall which I have a hard time understanding. If this happened while on the highway and not in front of my house the entire camper would have completely let go from my vehicle. Any information would be appreciated.
2024-03-24
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-24
- VIN: 3TMMU4FN8DM
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: The rear leaf springs are rusted and corroded, and make a noise when I drive the vehicle.
2023-11-15
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-15
- VIN: 3TMMU4FN2DM
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Within 1 month of buying a 2012 and 2013 tacoma the clockspring goes out. This repair is incredibly expensive and has happened with every single Tacoma I have ever bought. Toyota needs to do something about this, this is unnaceptable that my horn/clockspring goes out almost immidiately.
2023-06-08
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-08
- VIN: 3TMMU4FN5DM
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the ABS activated at approximately 35 MPH while making a turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V054000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control). The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
2022-07-18
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-15
- VIN: 5TFUU4EN6DX
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 1. Fuel door hinge broke. Checked on Tacoma forums, this is a common problem with 2005-2015 model. 2. Not a safety risk. 3. Toyota does not acknowledge this is as a problem for the 2005-2015 model. 4. Vehicle has been inspected for repair estimate. 5. Prior to hinge breaking, the fuel door was not mating properly.
2021-11-05
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-14
- VIN: 5TFNX4CN6DX
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: my lower [ntermediate steering shaft has to be replaced repair is pending the u joint was so rusted steering was very difficult i noticed that the vehicle steering wheel would not return to normal straight it was a gradual process at least 3 months of minor to very hard steering while having some routine work done it was pointed out to me that it might need to be replaced vehicle is a 2013 tacoma 2wd base
2021-08-16
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-06
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5TFJX4GN9DX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while in reverse and attempting to park the engine RPMs suddenly increased while pressing the brake pedal and the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration causing the driver to lose control of the steering. During the incident, the vehicle crashed into two separate vehicles and a restaurant building serving outside diners. The contact was eventually able to switch gears causing the vehicle to drive forward before turning the engine off and stopping. The contact indicated that the brake pedal was being pressed at the time of the failure but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The driver sustained a mild head injury and one diner was also injured. No further information was available. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 75,000.
2021-05-20
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-20
- VIN: 5tftx4gn9dx
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: This issue has been ongoing. Taken into local Toyota dealer and was told they needed to replace entire rack and pinion at a cost of nearly $1500. Three days after picking up it is doing same thing. While steering around corner it will temporarily lock and suddenly it feels like it has no power steering. I am getting nothing but the run around from Wooster Toyota. My wife very nearly was in an accident because of this. This truck only has 80000 miles. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
2021-05-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-23
- VIN: 5TFJX4GN4DX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SPEEDOMETER AND THE FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT AFTER REPLACING THE BATTERY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START-UP. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 127,817.
2021-05-04
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-01
- VIN: 5TFMU4FN4DX
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. BROUGHT TO MECHANIC AND CONFIRMED THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WAS BADLY RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED
2021-05-01
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-25
- VIN: 5TFUX4EN0DX
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE
2021-03-08
SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-29
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5TFJU4GN6DX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: REPORTING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA VIN [XXX]: ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN VERY RELIABLE OTHERWISE, THERE ARE THREE SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE: 1. THE VEHICLE CAN EXPERIENCE SUDDEN ACCELERATION, NOTED ESPECIALLY WHILE IDLING. THE SET IDLE SPEED, WHICH THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME CONFORMS TO MANUFACTURER'S GUIDELINES, IS VERY HIGH, AND WHEN AT A STOP SIGN OR OTHER STOP, IT CAN SUDDENLY LURCH FORWARD. THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION, WHICH MAY BE LINKED TO IDLING WHILE THE AIR CONDITIONING IS ON, IS VERY ALARMING. IN ONE INSTANCE, LINKED TO WHAT I DESCRIBE IN ITEM 2, I BELIEVE THIS WAS A CONTRIBUTOR TO A CRASH INTO MY GARAGE, CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE. 2. THE FLOOR MATS, WHICH WERE A MANUFACTURER'S ACCESSORY FOR THE VEHICLE, CAN EASILY BECOME DETACHED FROM THEIR EYELET HOOKS, AND MAY THEN SLIP UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS WAS ALSO A LIKELY CONTRIBUTOR TO THE ACCIDENT DESCRIBED ABOVE. 3. THE SUN VISOR RETAINING BRACKET NO LONGER WORKS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, AND IT NO LONGER HAS THE REQUIRED TENSION TO HOLD IT UP. THE BRACKET ASSEMBLY IS A CHEAP PLASTIC BRACKET. I?M SURE TOYOTA CAN COME UP WITH SOME FIX AND CHANGE THIS FOR FUTURE MODELS. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2020-12-28
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-01
- VIN: 3TMLU4EN4DM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED HE RECEIVED AN UNKNOWN RECALL LETTER FOR THE CHASSIS, WHERE IT WAS COMPLETED AT LOCAL DEALER ANTWERPEN TOYOTA (12420 AUTO DR, CLARKSVILLE, MD 21029: (410) 531-5700). THE CONTACT STATED SHORTLY AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED AND NOTIFIED THE LOCAL DEALER OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
2020-12-23
STRUCTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-20
- VIN: 3TMLU4EN3DM
- Components: STRUCTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: ALL OF THE HEAT SHIELDS PROTECTING MY FLOOR BOARDS FROM THE HEAT OF THE EXHAUST ARE FALLING OFF. THE HAVE BEEN FALLING OFF ON THE HIGHWAY AND GENERALLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IT SEEMS AS IF THE NUTS THAT HOLD THE SHIELDS ON ARE CORRODING THE ALUMINUM SHIELDS.
2020-09-25
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5TFLU4ENXDX
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVERS SEAT HEATING STOPPED WORKING - PLUG BURNT IN CONNECTOR UNDER SEAT. ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL WHEN SEAT STOPPED WORKING. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT HELP WITH A CLEAR FIRE HAZARD.
2020-09-14
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-14
- VIN: 3TMMU4FN2DM
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE FRAME IS BADLY RUSTED WITH HOLES IN IT.
2020-07-17
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-05
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3TMLU4ENXDM
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: I NEED HELP PLEASE I BROUGHT A TRUCK FROM DEALER AND THEY DIDN'T TELL ME NOTHING ABOUT CHASES I HAVE 45 DAYS SINCE I GOT IT I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY WHEN I FEEL THE TRUCK WAS MOVING LEFT SIDE SO I TAKE TO BODYSHHOP AND THE MECHANIC GAVE A REPORT HE FOUND A LOTS PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCK I TRIED TO SPEAK WITH DEALER BUT THEY NOT WANT TO HELP OR CHANGE THE TRUCK I WANT TO RETURN THE TRUCK BECAUSE I CAN'T PAY FOR A TRUCK T'S NOT SAVE TO DRIVE PLEASE HELP
2020-05-27
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-01
- VIN: 3TMLU4EN2DM
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA EQUIP WITH NITTO TIRES, TIRE LINE: GRAPPLER G2 ALL TERRAIN, TIRE SIZE: 265/70/17, (DOT UNAVAILABLE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATE 60 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT. THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE ALSO EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2019 AT SIMPLE TIRE ONLINE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF CONSUMER STATED SECOND TIRE BLEW OUT AND PURCHASED 4 NEW TIRES AFTER THAT.*JB
2020-05-10
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-09
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5TFLU4EN1DX
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: AS I STARTED TO APPLY GAS THE FOOT PEDAL ACCELERATOR MOVED TO THE FLOOR ON ITS OWN LEAVING THE BOTTOM OF MY FOOT AND LAUNCHING ME THROUGH A CYCLONE FENCE. AT 1 CAR LENGTH AWAY FROM FENCE IS WHEN THE PEDDLE WHEN TO FLOOR. I STOMPED ON THE BREAK AND STOPPED THE TRUCK. PLEASE NOTE. THE MAT DID NOT MAKE THE PEDDLE STICK IT MOVED ON ITS OWN TO FULL THROTTLE. *TR
2020-03-05
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-20
- VIN: 5TFNX4CN7DX
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THERE WAS NO WARNING. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.
2020-02-18
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-11
- VIN: 3TMLU4EN5DM
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE STEERING IN THE TRUCK HAS TIGHT SPOTS. AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS ROTATED THERE ARE PLACES WHERE IT SEEMS TO BIND AND GET STIFF THEN SUDDENLY LOOSEN AGAIN. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A LOCAL GARAGE AND THEY SHOWED ME THE UNIVERSAL JOINT IN THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. THE JOINT IS BADLY CORRODED AND BINDS IN CERTAIN POSITIONS. LUBRICATING IT HAS HELPED A SMALL AMOUNT TEMPORARILY. THE STEERING FEELS STRANGE AT ALL SPEEDS AND WHEN STATIONARY.
2020-02-11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-24
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3TMLU4EN1DM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 40-45 MPH THE HEATER/ AIR CONDITIONER UNIT BECAME INOPERABLE AS SMOKE WAS ENTERED THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE WIRES WERE MELTED AND DISCONNECTED THE WIRES FROM THE COUPLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF KINGSPORT (2525 E STONE DR, KINGSPORT, TN 37660) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATED]. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
2020-02-04
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-01
- VIN: 5TFLU4EN4DX
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING IS VERY TIGHT DUE TO POORLY MADE U JOINT ON THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. WAS QUOTED $460 BY TOYOTA TO REPLACE. I FEEL LIKE THIS SAFETY ISSUE SHOULD BE RECTIFIED FREE OF CHARGE THROUGH A TSB OR RECALL
2020-01-20
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-09
- VIN: 3TMJU4GN3DM
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: AC IS GOING ON AND OFF WHEN AC IS TURNED ON
2019-12-20
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-19
- VIN: 5TFLU4EN3DX
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: FAULTY SECONDARY AIR PUMP OR SECONDARY AIR INJECTION VALVE. LOST POWER IN MOTION ON CITY STREET
2013 Toyota Tacoma recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
2017-07-03
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Summary: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.
- Consequence: If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.
2014-08-04
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
- Consequence: If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
2014-02-12
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and Traction Control system.
- Consequence: If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
2013-11-07
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Tacoma vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through October 11, 2013. The engines of the affected vehicles contain valve springs that may break over time.
- Consequence: If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began on November 27, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
2013-10-17
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
- Summary: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Tacoma vehicles equipped with 18" Maverick Alloy Wheels. In the affected vehicles, the spare tire requires the use of a different style of lug nut to attach it to the vehicle than the other wheels use. These lug nuts were not provided with the vehicle.
- Consequence: If the spare tire/wheel is installed on the vehicle using the lug nuts from another wheel, damage to the wheel could result and may eventually lead to a loose wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will: (a) Install a Warning Label on the spare tire/wheel, (b) supply a bag containing proper spare wheel lug nuts, and (c) place an Owner's Manual Addendum in the vehicle's glove box. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact SET at 1-954-429-2000.
2013-04-09
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
- Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Negative 2013 Toyota Tacoma car reviews
Positive 2013 Toyota Tacoma car reviews
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I love the color and the gas mileage is great!
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I've owned two Tacomas so far. The first one was a 2000 model, but unfortunately, the frame rust got to it. I traded my Mazda B3000 truck for my current 2013 Tacoma Regular Cab 4x4, which I absolutely love! It's cheap, reliable, and dependable. I've driven it for over 170,000 miles and have only had to replace the battery, AC blower motor and resistor, and the starter solenoid contacts. That's it! I'm confident that it will last well over 400,000 miles. Just remember to spray off the undercarriage after driving in the snow to get all the salt off. Overall, it's a fantastic little truck!
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Great truck!
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You might want to consider getting all the bells and whistles on this unique, tricked out version of the Tacoma. It's been almost 4 years since we got it and it still turns heads everywhere we go.
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Are you in search of a reliable truck that can handle both city roads and off-road trails? While some of the features may be a bit outdated and the mileage may not be ideal, this vehicle is definitely up to the task. It's a comfortable ride that can handle any terrain you throw at it. So, if you're looking for a capable off-road vehicle that's also great for city driving, this is the one for you!
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2013 Toyota Tacoma Review, Problems, Reliability, Value, Life ...
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Jan 22, 2022 ... The 2013 Toyota Tacoma is a better choice than other trucks on the market with fewer mechanical problems. There are improvements on the 2013 ...
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Antwon Schinner 2025-01-03
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I noticed that my truck was starting to lack power and had a rough idle at 133,000 miles. I decided to take action and cleaned the MAP sensor, changed the spark plugs, and ran two bottles of Chevron Techron, one per tank full. I'm happy to report that the engine is much smoother and appears to perform more like when it was new. I also changed my center support bearing for the drive shaft with an aftermarket part, and the drive line vibration disappeared. It's a shame that Toyota didn't address this issue when it first started at 120k miles ago, while still under warranty. Recently, I installed my second set of tires and the wheel vibration was unbearable, just like the day after I bought the truck. I took the truck to the same place as before and paid $175 to have all four wheels 'road force balanced'. No one else seems to be able to get it right. Unfortunately, the exhaust chirp/chatter is now ridiculously loud, but no one can seem to find the exact source. All I know is that this noise disappeared after Toyota recalled the catalytic converter. It was quiet for about 2 years, then the noise came back. I asked Toyota, and they said it would be customer pay this time. Despite these issues, I'm nearing the point where I may be finally satisfied with this truck, so long as nothing serious goes wrong. I just wish it had actually felt like a quality vehicle within the first few years of ownership rather than 100k+ miles after. Still, I doubt I'll seriously consider another one. I hear that Toyota, much like most truck manufacturers, is considering moving production to Mexico. No thanks, I've been down that road before with VW. That's probably another disaster waiting to happen. At 143000 miles, I haven't been putting much time into the truck due to the pandemic. Not much has changed from the last update, although I recently replaced the front brakes because of squealing. It's another problem I've had since new. This time, I tried new rotors and a different pad, but once the brakes bed in, the noise returned.I came across a TSB online that suggests some unusual places to add brake grease, so I'm going to give that a try. While my truck has had its fair share of issues, it's still running, which is a relief. The A/C compressor started making a funny noise, and the steering wheel has a bad shimmy and rattles over bumps in the road, but I'm grateful that nothing has officially broken yet. I don't think I've ever been so disappointed in a reliable vehicle before, but I'm trying to stay positive. Unfortunately, a new issue has developed, and it makes it difficult to drive with the windows down on nice days. Either I'm listening to the chirping cat converter or the new noise, which is loud metal-to-metal chattering from the chassis. I took it to two shops, and while they couldn't determine the source of the noise, they did say that there appears to be nothing wrong with critical components. It's frustrating, but I'm going to keep driving it for a few more years before saying good riddance. The rear wheel bearings failed at 175k miles, which was well above average, according to the shop. I had to pay $2500 for two rear wheel bearings, and I also changed the front bearings because they felt a little crunchy. The shop tells me that wheel bearings on these Tacomas commonly fail under 100k miles. The center support bearing failed again, and the driveline vibration is back. The front brake calipers failed last year too, but I had them replaced, along with new pads, rotors, flex lines, and the system was flushed and topped off with fresh fluid. Unfortunately, that only lasted 14 months, and now there's too much runout on the rotors, causing the brakes to pulsate.Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my Tacoma. I've had it for 11 years and 175k miles, and I've had to do 6 brake jobs. Recently, I've noticed some leaks from the valve cover gasket and spark plug hole gasket. I changed the PVC valve, but unfortunately, the leak came back. It's been a bit frustrating, especially since I've had other cars like a Honda, Mitsubishi, and Kia that needed fewer repairs through 200k miles. I'm just a bit surprised that the Tacoma has this reputation for quality. What do you think?
Llewellyn Romaguera 2024-10-19
I recently traded in my BMW for this truck and I must say, it's been quite a change. While I understand that comparing apples to oranges is not ideal, I couldn't help but notice some basic features that were lacking in my 2013 model. For example, during a recent trip from California to the NW, I encountered some cold weather and the side mirrors would fog up, but unfortunately, there weren't any defrosters to clear them up. Additionally, the gas mileage was not great and the engine could be stronger. Although the standard sound system was okay, it could definitely be improved. Lastly, I found the gearing on the manual transmission to be quite difficult to shift. While this truck may be suitable for short hauling trips, it may not be the best option for a daily commuter.
Cory Kozey 2024-10-18
I used to own a Nissan Frontier and I found that it had bigger tires and better seats than the Tacoma. Additionally, the engine was relatively quiet. While the Tacoma's V-6 engine has some power, the Frontier's V-6 engine is even more powerful and can handle bad weather better. However, the Tacoma has a better blind spot area than the Frontier. Both trucks are quite expensive, and the Tacoma's reputation is mostly based on its past success. Unfortunately, the truck was made too quickly and is poorly engineered. Toyota is becoming too big and it hurts when you fall from the top. To improve the truck, bigger tires, a correction to the engine noise problem, and a better braking system would be beneficial. This may be my last Tacoma.
Stephan Swaniawski 2024-09-18
I noticed a few small issues with my vehicle that I'm not entirely satisfied with. The interior feels cheaply made and the ride can be a bit rough. Additionally, there are some problems with the radio and Bluetooth connectivity that I haven't been able to get resolved. It's frustrating to have these features but not be able to use them properly. I've also noticed some blind spots while driving, which can be a bit concerning. Overall, I think there are some areas where my Toyota could be improved, but I still appreciate its reliability and performance.
Jacinto VonRueden 2024-09-03
The V6 engine in this vehicle is quite loud and may not be to everyone's liking. Additionally, the front brakes may not be of the highest quality. However, it's worth noting that previous models, such as the 93 model, were of better quality. It's possible that the knocking noise coming from the left side of the engine is abnormal. Overall, this vehicle may not be the best option for everyone, but it's important to consider individual preferences and experiences when making a decision.