2012 Toyota Tacoma electronic stability control (esc) problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2012 Toyota Tacoma — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds in areas with low traction, several unknown warning lights would illuminate on the instrument panel and the vehicle would begin to drift independently. Once the contact regained control of the vehicle…”
filed Sep 2, 2021
“Right front wheel suddenly locks for several seconds putting a drag on that wheel, slowing that wheel down. Happens on sharp turns only so far, mostly going down hill, all at reasonable, safe speeds for the curve. Driver is not using the breaks at the times this has happened, and releases the gas…”
filed Sep 14, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the…Campaign 14V054000 · Feb 12, 2014
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Tacoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Tacoma | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Tacoma | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Tacoma | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Tacoma | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 Tacoma | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 Tacoma | 11 | 9% |
| 2011 Tacoma | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Tacoma | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Tacoma | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 Tacoma | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Tacoma | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Tacoma | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Toyota Tacoma
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.