2010 Toyota Tacoma Brakes Problems
NHTSA logged 23 brake complaints for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma, 8% of all complaints that year, with 3 crashes and 1 injury reported. There are no related recalls on file for this brake issue. Median mileage at failure was 20,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 23
- 8% of 294 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 294
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 20,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe pressing the brake pedal hard during an emergency and having the vehicle fail to slow down, in some cases leading to a crash.
- Several report the anti-lock system engaging and preventing normal braking even at low speeds like 6 to 10 mph in driveways.
- Some describe the brake pedal feeling spongy or going almost to the floor before the truck stops properly.
- Multiple owners say the accelerator and brake pedals sit too close together, causing them to press both at once, especially while backing up.
- A few report a shudder felt through the floor board and steering column at 20 mph on various road surfaces.
- One owner reported the brakes worked initially but then the vehicle jerked forward after stopping.
When 2010 Toyota Tacoma brake complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 5, 2010, latest Sep 28, 2023.
Brakes recalls for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Tacoma model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2010 Toyota Tacoma have?
- NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma, which is 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma brakes?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this brake complaint category for the 2010 Tacoma.
- At what mileage do Tacoma brake problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 20,000 miles.
- Did the 2010 Tacoma brake issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- Owners reported 3 crashes and 1 injury connected to brake complaints for the 2010 Tacoma, out of 0 fires.
- How does the 2010 Tacoma compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2010 Tacoma's brake complaints made up 8% of that year's total complaints, similar to 2007, 2008, and 2009, while years like 2018 and 2019 show a higher share at 23% and 26%.