2018 Model Year

Toyota Tacoma

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
190
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Severe
7

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

Truck has strong smell of fuel in the cab

Engine
Dec 2025

While driving I can here a ticking sound coming from the motor and it gets worse while I pick up speed

Brakes
Dec 2025

I own a 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road and am experiencing a minor brake fluid leak within the cab which is leaking brake fluid from above the brake...

Brakes
Nov 2025

The brake actuator assembly is leaking brake fluid and is dripping onto the brake lever and onto the floorboard. This concern has been inspected and...

Brakes
Nov 2025

The brake master cylinder seal is broken and causing brake fluid to leak into the floorboard of the cab near the brake pedal.

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2025

The 3rd generation Tacomas rear cabin vents (2 vents) allow water to enter the cabin because they are not tight to the body or sealed properly. The wa...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2025

Paint defect Hi, This 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 4X4 has a premium Cement Grey color. The clear coat from the paint is gone and it’s causing dama...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2025

The.truck won’t turn on. We checked it with a diagnostic tool and it was confirmed that it was the fuel pump.

Electrical System
Nov 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle was purchased via private sale via Facebook marketplace. The contact stated th...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 2025

On June 26, 2025, around 9:30 AM, I was driving my Tacoma on the highway at approximately 70 mph when the truck suddenly lost power. I was in the cent...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Toyota Tacoma has 190 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. 6 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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