Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v425000 (structure, equipment). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (Toyota of north miami, 16600 nw 2nd ave, miami, fl 33169) was contacted and confirmed that the parts…
2014 Toyota Tacoma body problems
severe 17 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500 · see body across all vehicles →
When does it fail?
Of the 17 body complaints filed for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
Body accounts for 18% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 10 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA body complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Bought the truck from a private seller. Found out about the Toyota frame recall from a 3rd party. Brought my tacoma in for the recall in 2013 but Toyota did not want to check it because I was a couple months pass their dead line. Never got a recall letter. In 2014 I had the truck frame check and undercoated by a small business in the area because I like the truck and wanted it to last. Fall of…
Tacoma truck parked and stationary. Passenger exited vehicle but the door could not be opened all the way because it was close to a wall. The sharp rough corner edge of the bottom rear of the front passenger door sliced a passengers leg as the leg was moved to clear the door.. Drivers side door is similar but not as tough or sharp as passengers bottom corner of the door. It has left a scar on…
Our truck was not on and the keys were not in the ignition or even in the truck. My husband was hooking up the boat trailer and our two year old son put the truck into nutral. My husband said the truck rolled a little. We dont feel as though you should be able to get the truck into another gear from park unless you have your foot on the brake and the truck is on. This could have been really bad…
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2014 Toyota Tacoma?
It's a meaningful issue. 17 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most body failures cluster between 35,900 and 77,323 miles, with the median around 73,256. A quarter of owners report trouble before 35,900; a quarter make it past 77,323. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.