2018 Toyota Tacoma Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 40 engine complaints for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma, 19% of all complaints filed for that model year. The median mileage at failure was 11,528.5 miles. No recalls are linked to this engine complaint category in NHTSA data.
- Engine complaints
- 40
- 19% of 206
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 11,529 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report hesitation and stumbling during light-to-moderate acceleration from a stop, most noticeable in 1st and 2nd gear.
- Owners describe misfires that trigger the check engine light and trac-off light and can push the truck into limp mode while driving.
- Owners report stalling or very low idle speed in traffic, with some noting the engine takes several seconds to build RPM after pressing the accelerator.
- Owners report the check engine light coming on due to catalytic converter failure that required replacement.
- Owners describe a skip or hesitation, similar to a misfire, that becomes more noticeable when climbing hills or towing a trailer.
- One owner reported a belief that engine oil was not circulating properly while ascending hills.
When 2018 Toyota Tacoma engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 30, 2018, latest Apr 8, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine 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 engine complaints does the 2018 Toyota Tacoma have?
- NHTSA lists 40 engine complaints for the 2018 Tacoma, which is 19% of the 206 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2018 Tacoma?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2018 Tacoma is 11,528.5 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma engine?
- NHTSA data shows no recalls currently linked to this engine complaint category for the 2018 Tacoma, though some owners mentioned an open recall in their complaint narratives.
- Did engine problems cause any crashes or fires on the 2018 Tacoma?
- NHTSA records zero crashes and zero fires tied to the 40 engine complaints filed for the 2018 Tacoma.
- Is engine trouble worse on the 2018 Tacoma than other years?
- The 2018 Tacoma's engine complaint share is 19%, the same as 2017, and lower than the 2012 Tacoma's 46% share, based on NHTSA complaint data across model years.