2011 Toyota Tacoma lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 32 complaints for the 2011 Toyota Tacoma, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 56,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 56,000 miles, and 54% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact noticed burn marks on both front head lamps caused by the daytime running lights. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the head lamps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that a voluntary recall for the failure had expired. The failure mileage was 25,000.
Daytime running lights melting, may cause possible fire to vehicle. Several toyota tacoma truck owner's at workplace have same problem with their drl. Toyota dealer stating unaware of problems and they never heard of any issues regarding the drl melting.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Toyota Tacoma
- Suspension 60 complaints
- Electrical system 23 complaints
- Body & structure 21 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints