2018 Toyota Tacoma problems and complaints
Owners have filed 210 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Toyota Tacoma. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (47), Fuel/Propulsion System (42), Power Train (29).
Key takeaways
- 210 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 47 | 22% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 42 | 20% |
| Power Train | 29 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 27 | 13% |
| Engine | 26 | 12% |
| Fuel System | 24 | 11% |
| Gasoline | 24 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 9% |
| Structure | 17 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 14 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 5% |
| Steering | 6 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2018 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2018 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-10-30
Clear coat is failing. Roof is starting to oxidize, hood and all doors and truck bed are beginning the same process that started on the roof. Cosmetic issue. Problem was reported to Toyota costumer support program. Manufacturer refused to report and confirm, was given 1800 number, independent service center confirmed i...
Structure,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-10-13
I have been having issues with an intermittent rain smell in my vehicle for the past few months not realizing the smell was due to water intrusion in the cabin of my truck. I own a 2018 Toyota Tacoma. As of recently the situation has been getting exceedingly worse due to stormy and rainy weather during the month of Sep...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-08
Cab air vents behind rear seat leaks causing mold to form under carpet.
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More for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.