1995 Toyota Tacoma Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 7%of 177 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Toyota Tacoma, 7% of the 177 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1995 Toyota Tacoma. Rear differential has rusted out is is not able to be repaired. A friend with same vehicle has experienced the same problem. Dealer said there are no recalls and it is not covered under recent frame rust recall by Toyota.”
NHTSA complaint #10224569, filed 2008-04, 130,000 miles“So there has been a recall for my fruck for the frame and all undercariage veing rotten because of the bad steal used the year and or years of my truck was supposed to be pulled off the road and gotten a new truck to its equal or money or ( not sure but if u reallyliked the truck reeframed and underworkd )other years not sure about 99 above to certain years 2nd or 3rd or originalowner(which went for my same years) they took the whole truck in and redid all the undercarage frame rotten break lines. So I am the second owner when first bought frame was painted black so I did not see any rot. …”
NHTSA complaint #11072041, filed 2018-02“Struck deer at 60mph-solid causing $65000 in damage, airbag did not deploy, struck gaurd rail at 40mph drivers front corner airbag did not deploy. Squeaking coming from rear or vehicle especially over speed bumps, leaf springs?. Factory differential failed at 65000miles, dealer refused to consider warranty, replaced with used with 16000 miles, it failed at 127000miles. Fact. Trans 2cd gear syncro failed at 124000 mi. Replaced with '96 unit 16000mi. 3rd gear syncro is failing, I do not tow or haul with truck. If I could afford it I'd get rid of it, nothing but problems.”
NHTSA complaint #709612, filed 1999-08“When parked and in gear with engine off vehicle will roll backwards. This occurred on random basis. However, it happened 4 times in one day, and two incidents were on level ground where vehicle rolled 3 feet. Dealership informed consumer that problem was due to consumer not using emergency brake on level ground. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #888619, filed 2001-05“Consumer stated there was a problem with the started being engaged to engine prior to parking the vehicle, then an hour later while vehicle was parked with no key in the ignition the vehicle crashed into the garage door and into an embankment and did not stop until the battery died.”
NHTSA complaint #8002819, filed 2002-01Related service bulletins
- 10109404Oct 16, 2014TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle…
- 10109492Sep 30, 2014TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or…
- 10132084Oct 1, 2013The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 31% |
| 2025 | 22 | 19% |
| 2024 | 55 | 35% |
| 2023 | 7 | 13% |
| 2022 | 10 | 17% |
| 2021 | 14 | 17% |
| 2020 | 15 | 17% |
| 2019 | 40 | 18% |
| 2018 | 29 | 14% |
| 2017 | 68 | 28% |
| 2016 | 136 | 42% |
| 2015 | 9 | 9% |
| 2014 | 13 | 14% |
| 2013 | 22 | 18% |
| 2012 | 35 | 12% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 29 | 10% |
| 2009 | 75 | 14% |
| 2008 | 23 | 5% |
| 2007 | 68 | 13% |
| 2006 | 56 | 7% |
| 2005 | 57 | 8% |
| 2004 | 22 | 5% |
| 2003 | 18 | 5% |
| 2002 | 21 | 6% |
| 2001 | 15 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 5% |
| 1999 | 16 | 6% |
| 1998 | 10 | 3% |
| 1997 | 9 | 7% |
| 1996 | 14 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1995 Toyota Tacoma
90 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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