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2014 Toyota Tacoma brakes problems

severe 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →

Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
2crashes

When does it fail?

Of the 10 brakes complaints filed for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.

0-25k
1 (100%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
0 (0%)
75-100k
0 (0%)
100-125k
0 (0%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
0 (0%)

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.

What stands out

No new NHTSA brakes complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.

What owners are reporting 4 most recent

brakes · 6,000 mi · filed 12/14/2015

When stepping on brake pedal it slowly goes to the floor 0n boat ramp un loading boat

brakes · filed 10/21/2020

I have made replacement on the front brakes, I done this twice this yeas 2020. And it continues to do the same , the brake petal keeps moving down as I keep pressure on it. It works fine for the 1st two weeks. Mechanic suggested to replace master cylinder.

brakes · filed 10/15/2019

With normal braking, and just before stopping, the brakes grab excessively causing the occupants necks to snap forward. Very annoying and could cause neck strain if not anticipating the reaction. This append from the time I twas new & continues since.

brakes · filed 09/23/2014

The brakes are "fading" after stopping at a light. By "fading", I mean that the brake pedal will require more pressure after the vehicle has been sitting for at a stop for a time. This is another huge safety issue, because this is causing me to inch forward (so slow), that I don't recognize it, right away, sometimes, and I'm drifting into the stopped vehicle in front of me. I have had…

Had brakes trouble with your 2014 Toyota Tacoma? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the brakes problem on the 2014 Toyota Tacoma?

It's a meaningful issue. 10 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.

At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?

Based on the 10 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 27,436 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes 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 brakes?

No active recalls currently cover brakes 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.

Related

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Toyota/Tacoma. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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