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2019 Toyota Tacoma

Based on reports from 292 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
292
Crashes
14
Fires
2
Recalls
4
TSBs
236
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 292 complaints, 14 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.8x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

low speed vibration on deceleration

5 complaints • Severity 6.8/10

$X,XXX
2

jumpy transmission

5 complaints • Severity 7.6/10

$X,XXX
3

low speed vibrations

4 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

72 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 6K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

135
0–30K
7
30–60K
3
60–90K
90–120K
1
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (135 reports) • Median: 6K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (72 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System72 (25%)
Brakes50 (17%)
Drivetrain39 (13%)
Engine27 (9%)
Other23 (8%)
Electrical19 (7%)
Speed Control11 (4%)
Steering9 (3%)

2019 Toyota Tacoma: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma, with 72 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 6K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma, with 50 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma, with 39 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma, with 27 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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19
106
20
34
21
11
22
40
23
16
24
24
25
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

18V888000Jan 2019

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may result in internal damage of one of the seals, affecting brake performance.

19V244000May 2019

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

20V012000May 2020

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

20V682000Jan 2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Toyota Tacoma is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is body / paint.

2019 Toyota Tacoma vs. Class Average (Small Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

292

Class avg

162

1.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small pickup trucks 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 292 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2019 Toyota Tacoma: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Toyota Tacoma?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Toyota Tacoma is related to the fuel system, with 72 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
The 2019 Toyota Tacoma has 292 complaints, 14 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Toyota Tacoma problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Toyota Tacoma has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Tacoma problems start?
Based on 147 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 5,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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