2019 Toyota Tacoma transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 24, 2024PAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   The transmission cooling line in my 2019 Toyota Tacoma was never installed by an authorized repair shop following an accident. This critical component failure led to the transmission failing just 1.5 hours after I retrieved the vehicle from the shop. My safety was compromised, as the failure occurred while driving at highway speeds, without any warning lights or messages indicating an issue. The failure has been confirmed by the dealership (MotorWorld Toyota) currently…

   NHTSA complaint #11621816 · source
2. Filed Oct 3, 2024COFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   the differential skid plate was manufactured in a way that one of the brackets make contact with the fuel tank of the truck. It rubs and compromises the integrity of the tank. Possibly leading to a puncture and leak. I brought it to the attention of the manufacturer, and they have stated that they received several complaints from customers and redesigned the skid plate to prevent this. However they refused to replace mine and others, they also have taken NO steps to notify…

   NHTSA complaint #11617943 · source
3. Filed Nov 30, 2023CASteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   About 70,000 miles, bearings on the idler pulley and tensioner on serpentine belt failed. These have been replaced. About 75,000 miles, the rack and pinion began leaking from one end. I'm watching power steering fluid levels and expect to replace the rack and pinion soon. Note: I'm being told the design of this vehicle requires that the engine be partially pulled to replace the rack and pinion.

   NHTSA complaint #11557772 · source
4. Filed Oct 26, 2023GAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   This 2019 truck feels like it just doesn’t want to go. It struggles to go up ANY hill no matter how small. The engine jumps feels like it’s got a heart beat while riding. The gas mileage is horrendous and awful the 2015 was all around a better truck I read somewhere that Toyota recalled a bunch of 2019 trucks for a gas line rip was causing fires and whatever else. I thought for sure it had to be my trucks issue bc that would absolutely explain why it’s running so weird and…

   NHTSA complaint #11552003 · source
5. Filed Apr 29, 2023INEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The engine part “Coolant bypass joint” failed, started leaking coolant at 44k miles, because it was made of inferior plastic material, unlike the same part used in the same 3.5L V6 engines in the Lexus vehicles, which are made of aluminum. This is a widespread failure since 2016 model years, and Toyota refused change the design or manufacturing material of the part, or to repair it under warranty. The part number for this failed part is 16356-31051.

   NHTSA complaint #11519611 · source
6. Filed Aug 4, 2022CABrakesAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   Took my car for Regular maintenance and they did tire rotation and etc after that the car was driving kind of off now its just acting up started shaking and jerks like shutters and stuff feels vrry unsafe

   NHTSA complaint #11477619 · source
7. Filed Jun 20, 2021KYDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission shifts when it should not shift! It also jerks when accelerating and maintaining speeds. While in cruse control the truck drops in 20mph in speed really concerning when it would cause a bad wreck while it drops it constantly still jerks and it also floors the truck to get back up to the preselected speed and transmission jerks and studders and drops and speeds back up and so it sounds like it could blow up from it flooring and dropping in speed and flooring it…

   NHTSA complaint #11421554 · source
8. Filed Mar 6, 202112,000 miOKFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Noticeable vibration when slowing down. It happens between 40mph to 0 mph. Slight vibration while accelerating from a stop to around 45mph. Engine also surges, and has trouble finding the correct gear while accelerating or decelerating. When put in neutral while slowing down, the vibration is not felt at all. Took the truck to the dealership, explained the issues. Was told nothing was mechanically wrong. They rotated my tires and did a front end alignment. The truck has just…

   NHTSA complaint #11399553 · source
9. Filed Feb 13, 20212,000 miCATransmission & Drivetrain

   Ii have a 2019 toyota tacoma 6-speed manual transmission. I am experiencing a rattling noise from the transmission whenever you are rolling from a low speed in neutral. You would be able to hear the rattle from the transmission intensify if ever you are rolling through a speed bump at low speeds in neutral.

   NHTSA complaint #11396072 · source
10. Filed Dec 7, 20205,128 miAKEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    My vehicle (vin# [xxx]) has not had safety recall addressed by my local dealership. The recall was initiated on 28 october 2020. The local dealership has had more than a month to make a plan to fix the problem and has responded to my request by stating that parts are not yet available and feel i should continue to operate my vehicle in its current state. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

    NHTSA complaint #11378300 · source
11. Filed Jul 31, 2020330 miTNTransmission & Drivetrain

    Purchased my vehicle on 10/19/19. Shortly thereafter, i began experiencing the following: in the drive mode, the vehicle does not down-shift properly (a lag) to lower gears when slowing down from higher speeds(50-60 mph) to lower speeds (30-40 mph). It stays in 5th or 6th gear too long, causing the truck/transmission to "lug" down with some engine "missing" before it finally downshifts automatically. I have to drive in the sport mode and manually shift gears regularly to…

    NHTSA complaint #11342569 · source
12. Filed Jun 4, 20202,000 miAZFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    Initial notice of recall in november 2019, by press. Faulty fuel pump can lead to vehicle stall at high speed. Resulant serious injury or death. I have inquired numerous times at the local toyota dealership in person, by phone, and email. Never get the same or a response that is definitive...i do not feel safe in this vehicle and after researching and finding a class action lawsuit on this matter, i have decided to get rid of this vehicle..it has had several recalls already…

    NHTSA complaint #11327334 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology