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Toyota · Pickup Truck · 2024–2025

Toyota Tacoma 4th Gen

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

★★★★★
5.0 / 5.0 · Based on 1 engine variants

Generations

Engine Overview

The Toyota Tacoma 4th Gen is available with one engine variant at 279 hp.

2.4L Turbo · Benziner· 278 PS
2024 2025
Good Choice 1 weakness
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The Toyota 2.4L Turbo (Benziner, 278 PS) has the T24A-FTS (2.4L Turbo) — rated: "Good Choice", 1 known weaknesses.

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
●Hood Scoop und Kühlergrill-Zierleisten schmelzen durch Solar Convergence (Sonnenreflektion von Gebäuden). Auch Spiegel betroffen.

Hood scoop and grille trim melt from solar convergence (sun reflection off buildings). Mirrors also affected.

Symptoms: Deformed/melted plastic parts on hood or grille
Ad hood scoop Tacoma 4th gengrille trim Tacoma 2024
 Medium
NHTSA Owner Complaints
Below Average
170 complaints · 2024–2025
Powertrain
62
Brakes
33 ⚠ 3
Other
26 ⚠ 1
Electrical
16
Hydraulic
16 ⚠ 2

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Powertrain (62 complaints)
⚠ Brakes (33 complaints)
⚠ Other (26 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-03

Known Problems and Issues

A total of 4 weaknesses have been documented for the Toyota Tacoma 4th Gen (2024–2025) — 1 engine-related and 3 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Body, Electronics, Gearbox. Considered reliable: T24A-FTS (2.4L Turbo).

What to watch out for with the Toyota Tacoma? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Toyota Tacoma 4th Gen have? +
The Toyota Tacoma 4th Gen has 1 known engine weaknesses and 3 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Toyota Tacoma 4th Gen? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Good choice: T24A-FTS (2.4L Turbo). The most reliable engine is the T24A-FTS (2.4L Turbo) with the lowest risk score. The most fun to drive is the T24A-FTS (2.4L Turbo).
Which Toyota Tacoma 4th Gen engine is the most reliable? +
The {code} ({displacement}) is the most reliable engine in the Toyota Tacoma 4th Gen. It has the lowest risk score of all available engines and is rated "Good Choice". However, there are 1 known weaknesses to be aware of.
Which Toyota Tacoma 4th Gen engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Toyota Tacoma 4th Gen — rated: "Decent". {description} 278 hp turbo four: more torque earlier, no random downshifts like the 3rd Gen. Disc brakes all around, IRS instead of leaf springs — real progress. BUT: Consumer Reports gives below-average reliability prediction. Plastic parts melt from sun reflection. TSS 3.0 brakes intrusively during normal driving. The big question: "Will the turbo last 250k miles?" — nobody knows. Tacoma Tax wobbles: early resale signals weaker than predecessor.
Is the Toyota Tacoma 4th Gen worth buying used? +
The Toyota Tacoma 4th Gen is a good choice as a used car — 1 of 1 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.
What horsepower variants are available for the Toyota Tacoma 4th Gen? +
The Toyota Tacoma 4th Gen is available with engine variants from 279 to 279 hp. Petrol: T24A-FTS (2.4L Turbo).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee