2014 Toyota Tacoma Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2014 Toyota Tacoma has a complaint index of 0, the lowest among all 21 model years, and carries a Best verdict. NHTSA lists 93 complaints and 4 recalls for this year, well below many other Tacoma years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #21 of 21 Tacoma years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 93
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 10
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 8
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17.5 city / 21 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
Top 2014 Toyota Tacoma problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body24 (26%)
- Brakes20 (22%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires14 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain13 (14%)
- Engine11 (12%)
- Other11 (12%)
- Airbags8 (9%)
- Steering8 (9%)
- Electrical System7 (8%)
- Seat Belts5 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report brakes that fail to respond when the pedal is depressed, sometimes leading to low-speed collisions.
- Some drivers describe the vehicle unexpectedly rolling or moving on its own while idling or backing up.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in several rear-end and lane-change crashes.
- Suspension reports include a front wheel separating from the vehicle after ball joints snapped while driving on the freeway.
- At least one owner noted a high-pitched whine from the oil pump at cold startup shortly after purchase.
2014 Toyota Tacoma recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V425000Jul 3, 2017Other3,547 vehicles
Equipment
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 14V828000Dec 30, 2014Other3,958 vehicles
Equipment
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
- NHTSA 14V475000Aug 4, 2014Other20,000 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
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."
Risk: 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 Toyota Tacoma fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17.5 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Tacoma years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Tacoma ranks as the lowest-risk year of the 21 model years with data, with a complaint index of 0 and a Best verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Tacoma?
- Structure & Body complaints lead at 24 (26% of all complaints), followed by Brakes at 20 (22%) and Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 14 (15%).
- Does the 2014 Tacoma have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2014 Tacoma, covering accessory hood scoops, aftermarket accessory bolts, wheel/tire placards, and an engine valve spring issue, none marked do-not-drive.
- How does the 2014 Tacoma compare to other Tacoma years?
- The 2014 model's complaint index of 0 is the best of all 21 years tracked, compared to years like 2024 (index 100) and 2006 (index 90) which carry Avoid verdicts.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Tacoma?
- EPA rates the 2014 Tacoma at 19 mpg combined (17.5 city / 21 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400.