2013 Toyota Tacoma: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11668993 (filed 06/24/2025): “The contact owns a 2013 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the unoccupied vehicle was parked on a slightly inclined driveway. the contact later noticed that the vehicle had rolled across the street into the neighbor's yard, causing the rear end of the vehicle to crash into a pine tree. there wer…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11385280 (filed 12/28/2020): “Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tacoma. the contact stated he received an unknown recall letter for the chassis, where it was completed at local dealer antwerpen toyota (12420 auto dr, clarksville, md 21029: (410) 531-5700). the contact stated shortly after the recall repair was performed, while …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11316393 (filed 03/05/2020): “Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while attempting to move from a stop, the vehicle failed to respond. the contact stated that intermittently the vehicle failed to accelerate. there was no warning. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was made aware of the failure…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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