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2011 Toyota Tacoma Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
4%of 186 total for the year
Median mileage
2,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Toyota Tacoma, 4% of the 186 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,500 miles.

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.

“Intermittent problem. When coming to a stop, a harsh bump/lunge is felt in the transmission. At times to the point where I feel as though, I have been bumped from a vehicle from behind. If the brake is not firmly pressed, the vehicle will move forward. Have been told this is normal and ok. Have been told a TSB exists for the problem. Have had the ecu memory cleared to try to resolve the problem. Problem still exists.”

NHTSA complaint #10455577, filed 2012-04, 2,000 miles

“First experienced clutch slippage under acceleration in 4th gear about 240 miles into a 300 mile trip on 12/16. Again later the same day I experienced more severe clutch slippage in 3rd and 4th gear while trying to merge onto I-95 and was almost rear ended by a waste truck due to lack of acceleration (slippage). 20 miles later I experienced pronounced clutch slippage at 50-55 MPH in 5th gear during acceleration. Next day, 12/17 I experienced clutch slippage in 4th and 5th gear 20 miles into my trip to work on I-95. …”

NHTSA complaint #10556506, filed 2013-12, 22,750 miles

“Extreme wear and structural deterioration of the rearend gears that causes a clunking and winding sound. The clunk sound occurs when the vehicle it put into gear and the winding sound as it is driven.”

NHTSA complaint #11291158, filed 2019-12, 2,500 miles

“The existing Toyota customer support program zh2 certain 2005 ' 2011 model year Tacoma coverage for propeller shaft universal joints covers replacement of u joints and/or shafts due to excessive vibration and wear. My vehicle, while not covered by the specific VIN series, is a 2011 Tacoma which has its u joints replaced right now at a Toyota dealer. Reason: excessive vibration and wear causing loose and worn out u-joints according to Toyota shop in palestine, tx. The cost is approx. $560. …”

NHTSA complaint #11063541, filed 2018-01, 63,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tacoma. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the vehicle began shaking abnormally while downshifting. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer test drove the vehicle and determined that the shaking was normal for the vehicle. The contact did not agree. The failure mileage was 1,500.”

NHTSA complaint #10422630, filed 2011-08, 1,500 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026431%
20252219%
20245535%
2023713%
20221017%
20211417%
20201517%
20194018%
20182914%
20176828%
201613642%
201599%
20141314%
20132218%
20123512%
201184%
20102910%
20097514%
2008235%
20076813%
2006567%
2005578%
2004225%
2003185%
2002216%
2001154%
2000115%
1999166%
1998103%
199797%
1996146%
1995127%

Other parts of the 2011 Toyota Tacoma

Suspension
60 complaintsExterior lighting
32 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Toyota Tacoma

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology