Toyota Tacoma vs Toyota Tundra
For 2005–2022 models, the Toyota Tundra has 14.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 14.8 for the Toyota Tacoma. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Toyota Tacoma
14.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Toyota Tundra
- Complaints
- 4,758
- Sold
- 3,211,984
- Recall campaigns
- 33
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2005–2006 and 2008–2009. Fewest: 2015 and 2020–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body and panel corrosion
Typically around 122,867 mi
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Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion
Typically around 128,000 mi
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Coil and leaf springs
Typically around 86,400 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 76,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 32,000 mi
Toyota Tundra
14.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Toyota Tacoma
- Complaints
- 2,935
- Sold
- 2,045,440
- Recall campaigns
- 52
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2005–2006, 2008 and 2022. Fewest: 2009, 2015 and 2020–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 34,500 mi
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Body and panel corrosion
Typically around 107,400 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 28,904 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 23,200 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 87,424 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Toyota Tacoma or the Toyota Tundra?
For 2005–2022 models, the Toyota Tundra has 14.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Toyota Tacoma has 14.8, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota Tacoma?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota Tacoma is body and panel corrosion, typically around 122,867 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota Tundra?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota Tundra is harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 34,500 miles.
Which Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Toyota Tacoma: 2005–2006 and 2008–2009; Toyota Tundra: 2005–2006, 2008 and 2022.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.