2013 Toyota Tacoma service brakes problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2013 Toyota Tacoma — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The power brake booster failed while driving with my [XXX] and [XXX] old. Fortunately I was in a school zone with no traffic. This particular part is known to fail with Toyota's (recalled on a few models). The vehicle is 13 so Toyota will not back their product. The dealer charged $3,000.00 for the…”
filed Dec 21, 2025
“Reporting problems with my 2013 toyota tacoma vin [xxx]: although the vehicle has been very reliable otherwise, there are three significant problems I have had with my vehicle: 1. The vehicle can experience sudden acceleration, noted especially while idling. The set idle speed, which the dealer has…”
filed Mar 8, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Tacoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tacoma | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 Tacoma | 19 | 13% |
| 2023 Tacoma | 5 | 9% |
| 2022 Tacoma | 6 | 10% |
| 2021 Tacoma | 12 | 15% |
| 2020 Tacoma | 12 | 14% |
| 2019 Tacoma | 53 | 24% |
| 2018 Tacoma | 44 | 22% |
| 2017 Tacoma | 31 | 13% |
| 2016 Tacoma | 18 | 6% |
| 2015 Tacoma | 11 | 11% |
| 2014 Tacoma | 17 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Toyota Tacoma
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.