2019 Toyota Tacoma Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 18%of 219 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 900miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Toyota Tacoma, 18% of the 219 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 900 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I took my 2019 Tacoma sr5 to headquater Toyota miami today. I told them that my truck vibrate when braking between 25 to 15 MPH. They inspected my truck and told me they felt the vibration so they called the corporate and the mechanic was told to test drive a similar truck. The mechanic told me that it does the same thing and to wait for a maybe recall. Next week I'm taking my truck to another dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11307523, filed 2020-02, 3,000 miles“Driving to the ups brake malfunction light came, engine light came on, traction control off light on, vehicle lost power, able to only move 1 mile an hour, brake malfunction light also said brake override, advise bring to dealer . Luckily I was a hundred feet away from the Toyota dealer when this happened living in a small town. Turn on my hazard lights and drove into Toyota dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11286780, filed 2019-12, 1 miles“While driving on cruise control the engine shifts to a higher gear for no reason resulting in higher gas usage. I also noticed while having the radar on while on adaptive cruise control, the vehicle will automatically slam the brakes for no reason resulting me in a bad situation due to traffic. The system engages the brakes for no reason even though the vehicle that the system is detecting is not even close to me in the front. Please fix this cruise control issue”
NHTSA complaint #11208499, filed 2019-05, 1,200 miles“Acceleration is often hesitant and jerky. When at a complete stop,turning or driving , I will push the gas to accelerate but the truck takes about 2 seconds to finally move. The dealership stated it was the traction control because I turn too fast. When asked about why it hesitates to accelerate when at a stop or when I'm driving straight, they stated they didn't know but it wasn't an issue since their mechanicals couldn't replicate the problem. I don't feel confident or safe in this truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11323943, filed 2020-05, 10,000 miles“A couple times over the last several months, I've had problems with rpms surging (between 800 & 1200) shortly after starting the truck when the vehicle is cold; both while idling in park and shortly after placing the vehicle into d or r. This has resulted in unintended vehicle movement when it started surging after the truck was put into drive. This has happened when pulling out of my driveway on cold mornings or leaving an appointment or work after the truck had sat & cooled. The RPM surge wasn't an issue while it was simply idling. …”
NHTSA complaint #11315875, filed 2020-03, 18,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244108Aug 16, 2023TSB: Some 2005 ? 2023 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit a squeak or creak noise from the clutch pedal when it is depressed or released.
- 10241402Jul 21, 2023TSB: Some 2019 ? 2023 model year Tacoma Double Cab vehicles may exhibit a whine noise from the rear of the vehicle. This condition may occur while driving around 50 mph (80 kph)…
- 10227899Nov 28, 2022TSB: Some 2016 ? 2023 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission (6AT) may exhibit a vibration under deceleration (coasting or braking) typically between…
- 10224177Sep 26, 2022TT: If you see this condition, please create a TAS case and contact TAS for instruction prior to diagnosing or repairing of the vehicle. If it is a weekend or holiday, continue…
- 10214326Mar 17, 2022TT: Water intrusion to the ADD actuator is currently being investigated as a cause of 4WD inoperative complaints. P17A0 and P17A4 DTCs may set for this condition but not always
- 10188922Feb 12, 2021TSB: Some 2016 ? 2020 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine and a manual transmission may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)…
- 10187246Dec 15, 2020TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a vibration under deceleration (coasting or braking) between 30 ? 10 mph…
- 10186201Dec 15, 2020OBSOLETE NOTICE December 15, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0124-20.
- 10186200Dec 15, 2020TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a vibration under deceleration (coasting or braking) between 30 ? 10 mph…
- 10181772Sep 17, 2020TSB: Some 2019 ? 2020 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine and an AC60 transmission may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Lack of power…
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 2019 Toyota Tacoma
75 complaintsBrakes
56 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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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