2018 Toyota Tacoma engine problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Toyota Tacoma — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The engine in my 2018 Toyota Tacoma failed at 39000 miles and Toyota is refusing to cover the repair costs. I have records of all regularly scheduled maintenance performed and I have never done anything that would put additional stress on the engine such as off-roading or towing. This engine is…”
filed Apr 8, 2026
“Motor tensioner bearings. All of the motor tensioner bearings have completely failed on this vehicle at 70,000 miles. All have to be replaced in an effort to avoid motor seizure and or other grave safety issues”
filed Apr 1, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Tacoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tacoma | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 Tacoma | 6 | 4% |
| 2023 Tacoma | 8 | 16% |
| 2022 Tacoma | 7 | 12% |
| 2021 Tacoma | 10 | 13% |
| 2020 Tacoma | 14 | 16% |
| 2019 Tacoma | 27 | 13% |
| 2017 Tacoma | 36 | 15% |
| 2016 Tacoma | 47 | 15% |
| 2015 Tacoma | 12 | 12% |
| 2014 Tacoma | 6 | 7% |
| 2013 Tacoma | 7 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.