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2024 Toyota Tacoma Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Transmission & powertrain complaints account for 54 of 149 total complaints on the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, or 36% of all complaints filed, with a median failure mileage of 2,421.5 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this issue as of the data update.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
54
36% of 149
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
2,422 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Automatic transmission suddenly fails or gets stuck in low gears such as 1st, 2nd, or 6th, sometimes with metal shavings found inside the unit.
  • Some owners report a Hybrid System Failure or Malfunction warning appearing alongside a sudden loss of propulsion while driving.
  • Six-speed manual transmissions reportedly grind and refuse to shift into second, fourth, or sixth gear.
  • Owners describe a persistent vibration or pulsing between 30 and 45 mph that dealers confirm but say they cannot fix.
  • Some describe transmission fluid leaking onto the garage floor along with difficulty downshifting and a rumbling noise from inside the cabin.
  • Several owners report dealers unable to source replacement transmissions or torque converters, leaving trucks out of service for extended periods.

When 2024 Toyota Tacoma transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 10, 2024, latest Sep 19, 2026.

2024 Toyota Tacoma transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month8May 2024Aug 2024Dec 2024May 2025Aug 2025Jan 2026
54 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2024 (8).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Tacoma model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201025 (9%)
  2. 20118 (4%)
  3. 201235 (12%)
  4. 201322 (18%)
  5. 201413 (14%)
  6. 20159 (9%)
  7. 2016136 (42%)
  8. 201768 (28%)
  9. 201829 (14%)
  10. 201940 (18%)
  11. 202015 (17%)
  12. 202114 (18%)
  13. 202210 (17%)
  14. 20237 (13%)
  15. 202454 (36%)
  16. 202520 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2024 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA lists 54 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2024 Tacoma, which is 36% of the 149 total complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for transmission or powertrain issues on the 2024 Tacoma.
At what mileage do 2024 Tacoma transmission problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2024 Tacoma is 2,421.5 miles.
Have these transmission issues caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with the 54 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2024 Tacoma.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.