2012 Toyota Tacoma drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 34 complaints for the 2012 Toyota Tacoma, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 51,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 51,000 miles, and 58% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
At 300 miles I noticed upon downshifting ( I believe 3-2 or 2-1) a rumblestrip vibration feeling. I took the truck to the dealer and they said it was normal. It still occurs everytime I downshift (sometimes stronger feeling then other times) I researched previous years with the same complaint.. It cant be healthy for the transmission clutches. I now have 1300 miles...still happening...any thoughts?
As I've read from numerous other 2012 tacoma owners on tacomaworld.com, my secondary air injection switching valve has failed at 65k miles. This seems to be a recurring issue with all 2012 similar tacoma models and should absolutely be recalled and replaced for free! Until fixed, my truck is undrivable, meaning the cel light is on and the truck won't go faster than 30 MPH.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Toyota Tacoma
- Engine 124 complaints
- Fuel system 53 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Cruise control 22 complaints
- Suspension 22 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Stability control 17 complaints