2013 Toyota Tacoma Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 9%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 Toyota Tacoma, 9% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I need help please I brought a truck from dealer and they didn't tell me nothing about chases I have 45 days since I got it I was driving on freeway when I feel the truck was moving left side so I take to bodyshhop and the mechanic gave a report he found a lots problem with the truck I tried to speak with dealer but they not want to help or change the truck I want to return the truck because I can't pay for a truck t's not save to drive please help”
NHTSA complaint #11340028, filed 2020-07, 109,000 miles“I have been running the same wheels and tires on the vehicle since it was brand new, running 17 aluminum wheels with a 10- ply rated 265/70/17 michelin lt which is a standard size for this vehicle. At about 47,000 miles the traction control on my Tacoma started acting up badly making it very dangerous to drive on mountain roads with super-elevated turns. Basically the truck thinks it is sliding when it's not even close to breaking loose at 35 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10894810, filed 2016-08, 47,000 miles“Driving to work traveling at between 55-60 I was going around a slight curve my foot was on the accelerator and out of no where the ABS or stability control or something caused my truck to slam on the brakes causing the front to dive down and a temporary loss of control. No crash just spooked. I drive the route every day the same way never had this happen before. The skid indicator was flashing but no noticeable skid. I am sensitive to that feeling and there was none detected prior to this happening.”
NHTSA complaint #10714807, filed 2015-05, 48,000 miles“What happens: the front anti-lock brakes independently actuate for approximately .5-2.5 seconds. When: turning left 90%, right 8% and forward 2% the most frequent is a left turn where the bank of the road is at a significant angle. It is terrifying on a mountain road to have your front end dive down and loose control. My nerves are on edge with every turn, wondering if the truck is going to do its dive. My girlfriend refuses to ride in the vehicle because of it. It started happening approximately a year ago and I had faith Toyota would come out with a fix. …”
NHTSA complaint #10824012, filed 2016-02, 1,600 miles“Code c1241: low or high power supply voltage code c1422: master cylinder pressure sensor zero point high code p0304: cylinder 4 misfire detected code p0304: cylinder 4 misfire detected code p0304: cylinder 4 misfire detected code p0304: cylinder 4 misfire detected code p0304: cylinder 4 misfire detected both check engine & trac off aluminate on dashboard.”
NHTSA complaint #11153649, filed 2018-11, 135,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V054000Feb 12, 2014Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected…Covers: Toyota Tacoma 2012–2013, Lexus RX350 2012–2013, Toyota RAV4 2012
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 | 17 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Tacoma
22 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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