2013 Toyota Tacoma Engine Problems
- 7
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 7 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Faulty secondary air pump or secondary air injection valve. Lost power in motion on city street
ODI 11290242
Engine
Truck turns over, but not start without starter fluid (spark confirmed, no fuel). P2440 code displayed; cleared by scanner and code has not returned but problem persists. Once started with starter fluid, truck runs and drives normally, confirming no issues with fuel system. Problem usually re-occurs only on cold (left overnight) starts, but occasionally re-occurs even with a warm engine (i.e., stopped for gas).
ODI 11190141
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
While driving at 40 mph the vehicle acts as if it's not getting correct power and feels like transmission or torque converter is lagging the the vehicle back. This issue only happens at 40 mph and feels as if vehicle my die going 40mph down the road.
ODI 11277661
Engine
I am professional fire investigator assigned to investigating the origin and cause of a fire involving the subject vehicle identified. The evidence revealed to date supports that the cause of the fire was the result of the failure identified in nhtsa campaign number: 13v557000. My concern involves the consequence section listed in the campaign. Specifically the consequences section does not include that if left…
Fire reported
ODI 10789385
Engine · Steering
When at cruising speed between 45-65 mph the steering wheel will begin to shake back and fourth/shimmy. Also at these speeds the engine begins to make noise compared to up and down revving sound it is mild sound maybe a 1000rpm change but the rpm gauge is not moving. Reminder this is in cruise mode. *tr
ODI 10631055
Engine
Truck will making a rattle or knocking noise under load usually i can hear at 25 mph sometime 45 mph even at 65 mph at high way speed . That sound come from front of the engine, sound like timing chain losing tension . Took to dealer the tech also heard that noise but they said nothing they can do about it right now ,and they recommend to use premium gas and i did that but still the same problem . Contact toyota of…
ODI 10557513
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that he heard a whining noise from under the hood when the vehicle was first started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but the diagnosis was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 803. Updated 4/22/13 *cn updated 06/03/2013 *js
ODI 10500805