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2014 Toyota Tacoma Engine Problems

3 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

3
Complaints
1
Recalls
May 2014Dec 2021
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Engine Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #13V557000

ENGINE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Tacoma vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through October 11, 2013. The engines of the affected vehicles contain valve springs that may break over time.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began on November 27, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Owner Complaints (3)

criticalENGINE
Filed: Dec 2021

Your engine stalled while driving at 45-50 mph around 133,000 miles. A mechanic diagnosed the problem as rod knock and valve train failure, which indicates serious internal engine damage. This type of failure typically requires engine replacement or a complete rebuild.

NHTSA #: 11443758
mediumENGINE
Filed: Aug 2019

SECONDARY AIR VALVE FAILURE RESULTING IN ENGINE STALL. OTHER 2013 -2014 TACOMA'S HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM.

NHTSA #: 11245194
mediumENGINE
Filed: May 2014

AT COLD START UP, OIL PUMP MAKES A HIGH PITCH WHINE NOISE. DEALER SAYS ITS NORMAL DOES NOT CHECK THE ENGINE. *TR

NHTSA #: 10595343

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