2014 Toyota Tacoma Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#16 most-complained of 16 Tacoma years
The 2014 Toyota Tacoma ranks 16th of 16 model years for reported problems, with a complaint index of 0 and 93 complaints, making it one of the best years for this model. It has 4 recalls, none classified do-not-drive.
- Complaints
- 93
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 10 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17.5 city / 21 hwy
Top 2014 Toyota Tacoma problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Ball joints reportedly snapped, causing a front wheel to come off while driving on the freeway.
- Airbags failed to deploy in multiple frontal and rear-end crashes, even at highway speeds.
- Owners describe the brake pedal sinking to the floor or the vehicle failing to respond to braking, sometimes at very low speeds.
- One owner reported the vehicle accelerating unexpectedly while idling in reverse and not responding to braking.
- A rear differential showed oil leakage that the owner said Toyota declined to cover under the powertrain warranty.
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?
- Among the 16 Tacoma model years with data, 2014 has the lowest complaint index (0) and ranks 16th out of 16 for reported problems, earning a 'Best' verdict relative to other Tacoma years.
- What are the most common problems on the 2014 Toyota Tacoma?
- NHTSA data shows Structure & Body complaints lead at 26% of the 93 total complaints, followed by Brakes at 22% and Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 15%.
- Does the 2014 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2014 Tacoma, covering accessory hood scoops, accessory bolts, tire placard stickers, and an engine valve spring issue. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- At what mileage do 2014 Tacoma problems tend to occur?
- Median mileage at failure varies by system: Brakes issues showed up at a median of 9,350.5 miles, Steering at 12,800 miles, and Airbags at 54,050.5 miles.
- How does the 2014 Tacoma compare to other years like 2016 or 2024?
- The 2014 Tacoma has a complaint index of 0, far lower than the 2016 model's 67 or the 2024 model's 100, both of which carry 'Caution' or 'Avoid' verdicts.