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Toyota Tacoma 4th Gen

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

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The Tacoma 4th Gen (from 2024) replaces the V6 with a 2.4L turbo T24A-FTS (optional hybrid, 326 hp). Rear IRS, disc brakes all round. Too young for long-term data.

Early issues: transmission hesitation, TSS phantom braking, software bugs. The turbo has run reliably in the Lexus NX and Highlander since 2021.

Market 2026: Near MSRP. Favor 2025+.

Generations

Engine Overview

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

2.4L Turbo · Petrol· 278 PS
2024 2025

2.4-litre turbo petrol as a modern successor to a naturally aspirated six-cylinder, with strong torque low down and combined injection. Still young in design, so there is no reliable long-term durability data yet. Early ECM software issues were resolved via update. Turbo lifespan and timing-chain endurance cannot be judged conclusively yet. When buying, check that all updates are installed, that boost builds cleanly and that oil servicing is sound — on direct-injection turbo petrols, short oil-change intervals and good oil are decisive. Keep an eye on intake-valve coking long term.

  • !! Fuel Injector Debris From Factory

    At 7,700 miles: check engine, misfiring, dealer found malfunctioning injector with debris throughout. Similar to V35A-FTS manufacturing issues.

    Symptoms: Check engine, misfires, rough running
    0–3,000 $
    Ad fuel injector T24A-FTS Tacoma 2024
  • !! Direkteinspritzer kontaminiert Motoröl mit Kraftstoff

    Fehlerhafte Direkteinspritzer sprühen zu viel Kraftstoff — Benzin im Motoröl bei 5.000–10.000 km. Toyota Engineering bekannt. Mögliche Brandgefahr.

    Symptoms: Benzingeruch im Motoröl, Motorgeräusche, MIL bei niedriger Laufleistung
    0–5,000 $
  • ! P05CE-Fehlercodes (Nockenwellenposition Kaltstart). ECM-Neuflash als Lösung. Vereinzelt Automatikgetriebe-Versagen vor 3.000 km.

    P05CE fault codes (camshaft position cold start). ECM reflash as fix. Isolated automatic transmission failures before 2,000 miles.

    Symptoms: Check engine light, cold start difficulties
    0–200 $
    Ad ECM software Toyota T24A-FTSECU Tacoma 2.4 turbo

+ 1 more engine weaknesses + vehicle weaknesses

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
●Hood scoop and grille trim melt from solar convergence (sunlight reflected from buildings). Mirrors also affected.

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
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 Medium
NHTSA Owner Complaints
Below average
176 complaints · 2024–2025
  1. 01 Powertrain
    65
  2. 02 Brakes
    34 ⚠ 3
  3. 03 Other
    26 ⚠ 1
  4. 04 Electrical
    16
  5. 05 Hydraulic
    16 ⚠ 2

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Powertrain (65 complaints)
⚠ Brakes (34 complaints)
⚠ Other (26 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-04
Known Problems and Issues +

A total of 9 weaknesses have been documented for the Toyota Tacoma 4th Gen (2024–2025) — 4 engine-related and 5 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Body, Electronics, Gearbox, Suspension. 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 4 known engine weaknesses and 5 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 4 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 330 hp. Petrol: T24A-FTS (2.4L Turbo).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee