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ProblemsByVin File / 2015-TOYOTA-TACOMA
2015 · toyota

toyota Tacoma problems

2 safety recalls. 96 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
7.4 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

body
12 reports · avg $1,500
moderate
airbags
9 reports · avg $1,100
severe
powertrain
9 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
brakes
7 reports · avg $450
severe
cruise control
6 reports · avg $600
severe
electrical
5 reports · avg $850
moderate
engine
4 reports · avg $3,100
moderate
steering
4 reports · avg $700
severe

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2015 Tacoma · other
MY PROBLEM IS ON-GOING REGARDING BLIND-SPOTS/POOR VISIBILITY DUE TO OVERSIZED SIDE VIEW MIRRORS. I HAVE SPOKEN TO MY TOYOTA DEALER PARTS DEPT, THE SALEMAN, THE HEAD OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, TOYOTA MANUFACTURING'S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT; NON OF THEM ARE ABLE TO HELP ME.…
12/28/2017 · NHTSA ODI #11057087.0
2015 Tacoma · electrical
ELECTRICAL WIRING WAS EATEN BY SOME KIND OF RODENT - TWICE! DASH PANEL LIGHTS CAME ON, SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER SINCE IT WAS NEW. DEALER REPORTED THAT THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HAD BEEN EATEN BY SOME KIND OF RODENT. THE REPAIR WAS MAKE ($500.53 DISCOUNTED), AND THE FIRST NIGHT…
12/26/2014 · NHTSA ODI #10668292.0
2015 Tacoma · steering
AS WE WERE DRIVING LAST NIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL FELL APART DURING A TURN, RENDERING IT INSTANTLY UNMOVABLE. WE GOT STUCK IN THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE. WE COULD NOT EXIT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE TOO MANY CARS WERE WHIZZING BY US. WHEN WE DISLODGED THE BROKEN PIECE WE PULLED OVER TO…
12/21/2015 · NHTSA ODI #10811464.0
2015 Tacoma · body
PAINT IS VERY WEAK, THIN, AND SCRATCHES VERY EASILY. VERY LOW QUALITY PAINT JOB. CLEAR COAT IS NON-EXISTENT. THIS IS A BLACK TRUCK AND THE PRIMER IS WHITISH COLOR SO EVERY LITTLE SCRATCH SHOWS VERY CLEARLY. A TENNIS BALL BOUNCING OFF THE TRUCK LEAVES SCRATCHES INTO THE PRIMER,…
12/14/2017 · NHTSA ODI #11054732.0

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Active recalls showing 2 of 2

severe NHTSA 15V099000 23/02/2015

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tacoma pickup trucks manufactured August 7, 2014, to December 22, 2014

Improperly inflated tires may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will send a revised tire placard with correct tire size and inflation information to owners, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
severe NHTSA 14V663000 22/10/2014

Gulf States Toyota, Inc

An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Gulf States has notified owners, and dealers will install an accurate label, free of charge. The recall began December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074.

Common questions

Is the 2015 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Toyota Tacoma is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2015 Toyota Tacoma?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is body, with 12 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,500 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The body is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,500 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Toyota Tacoma has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Toyota Tacoma?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 96 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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