2018 Toyota Tacoma Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

25Engine complaints

12.6%Of all 199 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES44 · 22.1%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM41 · 20.6%

POWER TRAIN29 · 14.6%

ENGINE25 · 12.6%

Unspecified / other23 · 11.6%

Share of the 199 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Toyota Tacoma overview page.

What owners report

“MY 6 SPEED MANUAL V6 3.5L TRD OFF ROAD TACOMA HAS HESITATIONS AND BUCKS WHEN YOU APPLY THROTTLE IN THE LOWER RPM 1000 TO 2000…”NHTSA complaint 11337088 — filed 07/02/2020

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE…”NHTSA complaint 11316226 — filed 03/05/2020

“WHEN SLOWING DOWN BEFORE MAKING A LEFT TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC, AFTER THE VEHICLE COMES TO A CRAWL OR STOP AND THEN I ACCELERATE TO TURN…”NHTSA complaint 11300086 — filed 01/17/2020

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Toyota Tacoma have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Toyota Tacoma: 25 of 199 complaints on file (12.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Toyota Tacoma have in total?

199 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.