2024 Ford F-150 vs 2024 Toyota Tacoma
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2024 Ford F-150 | 2024 Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 183 | 141 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 279 | 88 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 10,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 55 | 52 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 15 |
| Exterior Lighting | 49 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 18 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 9 |
| Engine | 11 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2024 Ford F-150
2024 Toyota Tacoma
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.