TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2014 Toyota Tacoma brakes problems
severe Owners of the 2014 Toyota Tacoma have filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the brakes at roughly $450 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See brakes across all vehicles →
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
| Model year | brakes complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 Tacoma | 7 |
| 2012 Tacoma | 10 |
| 2013 Tacoma | 9 |
| 2014 Tacoma (this page) | 10 |
| 2015 Tacoma | 7 |
| 2016 Tacoma | 13 |
| 2017 Tacoma | 26 |
| 2018 Tacoma | 34 |
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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
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
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.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners report nine distinct brake problems on 2014 Tacomas, several involving complete or near-complete loss of stopping power. The most alarming: ABS intermittently disables all braking, forcing vehicles to coast to a stop on snowy roads. One owner experienced three such incidents at roughly 10% frequency. Multiple owners removed their ABS fuses to restore predictability.
Other owners describe brake pedal failures where the pedal produces no response and the vehicle rolls forward—one crash occurred at 2 mph into a preceding vehicle at 40,000 miles, prompting a dealer replacement of the master cylinder and brake booster. A separate incident at 18,900 miles involved the brake pedal traveling fully to the floorboard, simultaneously depressing the accelerator and causing a crash into a telephone pole; that failure recurred twice more.
Brake fade requiring excessive pedal pressure caused slow forward creep and collisions with vehicles ahead. Pedal sink-through during sustained pressure has occurred after brake service. Brake pad fracture, excessive brake grab causing occupant neck snap, persistent pulsation and squeaking unresolved by two repair shops, and master cylinder leakage into the cabin at 80,000 miles round out the reported failures. None of these are normal wear items.
Same Toyota Tacoma brakes reports on nearby years: 2012 · 2016 · 2017
Failure modes owners describe
ABS system intermittent complete brake loss
ABS disables all braking power, resulting in coasting without stopping force. Occurs unpredictably, roughly 10% of the time on snowy roads; no ABS pulsing felt. Multiple owners report removing ABS fuses to restore predictability.
When: Intermittent, predominantly on snowy/cold conditions
Symptoms owners cite: Dead brake pedal with no ABS pulsing; Complete loss of braking power; Vehicle coasts without stopping; Unpredictable occurrence
Repairs/costs cited: None documented; owners resorting to removing ABS fuse
Brake fade at stop requiring excessive pedal pressure
Brake pedal requires increasing pressure after vehicle sits at a stop, causing slow unintended forward creep and contact with vehicles ahead. Confirmed by multiple drivers of the same vehicle. Dealership initially found nothing wrong.
When: At 5,000 miles; occurs after sitting at stops
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal fades requiring more pressure; Slow unintended forward creep; Gradual drift into vehicle ahead
Complete brake failure—no response to pedal depression
Brake pedal depression produces no response; vehicle continues to roll and crashes into preceding vehicle. Dealer replaced master cylinder and brake booster but refused to return vehicle pending manufacturer investigation.
When: 40,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: No brake response when pedal depressed; Vehicle continues to roll; Crash at 2 MPH into preceding vehicle
Repairs/costs cited: Master cylinder and brake booster replaced
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified and provided case number; advised contact not to touch vehicle
Brake pedal to floor depression with accelerator pedal actuation
Brake pedal depresses fully to floorboard, simultaneously depressing accelerator pedal beneath it, causing unintended acceleration and crash. Failure recurred twice more, nearly causing additional crashes. Dealer unable to determine failure.
When: 18,900 miles; recurred twice after
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal travel to floorboard; Simultaneous accelerator pedal actuation; Unintended acceleration; Crash into telephone pole
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer made aware of failure
Persistent brake pulsation and squeak
Brake pulsation and squeaking persists despite rotor turning, pad cleaning, caliper lubrication at dealer, and subsequent rotor/pad replacement and brake adjustment at independent shop. Problem unresolved across two repair attempts.
When: At 65,716 miles (used purchase); continued to 74,869 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pulsation; Squeaking noise
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer: turned rotors, cleaned pads, lubed and cleaned calipers. Independent shop: replaced rotors, pads, adjusted left rear brake, balanced wheels
Brake pad fracture and rotor/disc degradation
Brake pad fractured from the vehicle during normal driving at low speed (5 MPH), necessitating replacement of rotors, pads, and discs.
When: 23,500 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Abnormal stopping delay at low speed; Abrupt stopping once engaged; Fractured brake pad
Repairs/costs cited: Rotors, pads, and discs replaced
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified of failure
Brake pedal sinks during sustained pressure
Brake pedal gradually moves downward during sustained pedal pressure, particularly during boat-ramp loading. Works normally for first two weeks after brake service, then repeats. Mechanic recommended master cylinder replacement.
When: Recurring issue in 2020; started after front brake replacement
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal sinks under sustained pressure; Loss of braking capability with prolonged pedal application
Repairs/costs cited: Front brakes replaced twice in 2020; mechanic recommended master cylinder replacement
Excessive brake grab on normal braking
Brakes grab excessively near the end of normal braking stops, causing occupants' necks to snap forward. Present from new vehicle and continues unresolved.
When: From new; continues persistently
Symptoms owners cite: Excessive brake grab; Abrupt deceleration causing neck snap; Occurs on normal braking near stop
Brake master cylinder internal leakage into cabin
Master cylinder leaks brake fluid directly into the vehicle cab with no warning indicators. OEM replacement part (Part 47050-04092) only available through Toyota dealer at $1,500.
When: 80,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Brake fluid pooling on floor mat; No warning light indication
Repairs/costs cited: OEM replacement master cylinder part 47050-04092 costs $1,500 from Toyota dealer
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
When stepping on brake pedal it slowly goes to the floor 0n boat ramp un loading boat
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.
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.
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…
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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.
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