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2022 Toyota Tacoma

Based on reports from 73 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
73
Crashes
15
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
123
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 73 complaints, 15 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

Top reported problems

1

leaky roof rack

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

need to hold key for a few seconds in order to start

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

using bluetooth callers cannot hear me clearly

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

8 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 24K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (8 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

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain8 (11%)
Airbags8 (11%)
Other8 (11%)
Engine7 (10%)
Brakes6 (8%)
Structure:body5 (7%)
Fuel System4 (5%)
Electrical3 (4%)

2022 Toyota Tacoma: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2022 Toyota Tacoma, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 24,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 24K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2022 Toyota Tacoma, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2022 Toyota Tacoma, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2022 Toyota Tacoma, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-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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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Toyota Tacoma. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

22V310000Jun 2022

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

22V520000Sep 2022

CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System."

24V152000Apr 2024

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturer (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. The axle shaft sub-assembly may separate from the axle housing due to debris causing improperly secured fasteners.

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.

2022 Toyota Tacoma vs. Class Average (Small Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

73

Class avg

84

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small pickup trucks 2wd vehicles from 2022.

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. 73 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

2022 Toyota Tacoma: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Toyota Tacoma?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2022 Toyota Tacoma is related to the drivetrain, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2022 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
The 2022 Toyota Tacoma has 73 complaints, 15 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2022 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 2022 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
Yes, the 2022 Toyota Tacoma has 3 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 9 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 24,000 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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How is this different from Carfax?
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