2014 Toyota Tacoma

Introduction

The 2014 Toyota Tacoma is a midsize pickup truck available with three engine and transmission options:

• 2.7L 4-cylinder with 159 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque paired with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission
• 4.0L V6 with 236 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission or 6-speed manual transmission
• 3.5L V6 with 278 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission

Owners often praise the Tacoma’s reliability, off-road capabilities, and resale value. However, some have encountered various issues with the vehicle.

Engine

2.7L 4-cylinder

• Valve cover gasket leak
  • Description/Symptoms: Oil leaking from the valve cover gasket
  • Solution: Replace valve cover gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $300+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Timing chain tensioner failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Rattling noise from the engine, especially at startup
  • Solution: Replace timing chain tensioner
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+
  • Recalls: None Found

4.0L V6

• Cam phaser issues
  • Description/Symptoms: Rough idle, loss of power, engine knocking
  • Solution: Replace cam phasers
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,000+
  • Recalls: 14T008000, 14E045000, 14E046000
• Head gasket failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaks, engine overheating, white smoke from exhaust
  • Solution: Replace head gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,500+
  • Recalls: 13V122000

3.5L V6

• No Issues Found

Transmission

5-speed Manual

• Gear grinding/popping out of gear
  • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty shifting gears, transmission popping out of gear
  • Solution: Repair or replace transmission
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,500+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Clutch failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Slipping clutch, difficulty engaging gears
  • Solution: Replace clutch assembly
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $600 - $1,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

6-speed Manual

• No Issues Found

5-speed Automatic

• Transmission fluid leaks
  • Description/Symptoms: ATF leaks, slipping transmission
  • Solution: Locate and fix leak, replace transmission fluid
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $600+
  • Recalls: None Found

6-speed Automatic

• Harsh shifting/delayed engagement
  • Description/Symptoms: Transmission shifts hard or hesitates to engage
  • Solution: Update transmission software, replace transmission solenoid pack
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Leaf spring breakage
  • Description/Symptoms: Broken leaf springs, sagging rear end
  • Solution: Replace leaf springs
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $600+ per leaf spring
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Electrical system failures
  • Description/Symptoms: Various electrical problems such as instrument panel malfunctions, power window failures, etc.
  • Solution: Diagnose and repair specific electrical component
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: Varies depending on the specific issue
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Rust on frame/body panels
  • Description/Symptoms: Corrosion on frame and/or body panels
  • Solution: Treat rust with anti-corrosion products, replace rusted components
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: Varies depending on the severity of corrosion
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Climate control issues
  • Description/Symptoms: Malfunctioning climate control, AC compressor failure
  • Solution: Diagnose and repair specific climate control component
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,500+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Dashboard cracking
  • Description/Symptoms: Cracks on the dashboard surface
  • Solution: Replace dashboard
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

While the 2014 Toyota Tacoma is generally a reliable vehicle, it has experienced some issues. The severity and cost of these issues can vary depending on the specific problem. However, some issues, such as the cam phaser issues on the 4.0L V6 engine and the valve cover gasket leaks on the 2.7L 4-cylinder engine, can be more costly and time-consuming to fix.