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moderate Owners of the 2014 Toyota Tacoma have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the engine at roughly $3,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See engine across all vehicles →
| Model year | engine complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 Tacoma | 5 |
| 2012 Tacoma | 91 |
| 2013 Tacoma | 5 |
| 2014 Tacoma (this page) | 4 |
| 2015 Tacoma | 4 |
| 2016 Tacoma | 18 |
| 2017 Tacoma | 20 |
| 2018 Tacoma | 14 |
Of the 4 engine complaints filed for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 125,000-150,000 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.
Of the 19 model years of Toyota Tacoma we track for engine problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (4).
No new NHTSA engine complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 4 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering engine 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.
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 - 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with rod knock, valve train, and engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 4 complaints filed, engine issues most often appear around 154,923 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.
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine 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.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover engine issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.