Brakes
Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.
What Owners Say
"The entire truck shakes above 55mph, and during braking. Took it to the dealer the first time for the braking at 500ish miles, they said the rotors were warped and wouldnt replace them under warranty. I replaced them myself with EBC rotors, problem persisted. Went back, they duplicated the issue and said it was typical of this type of truck. Its not, no other Tacoma Ive driven does this, my F-50 doesnt, my F350 doesnt, my FJ40 doesnt. Took it back again at the behest of Toyota Corporate, dealership said all 4 tires are out of round. This isnt the case, and Les Schwab, where I got them from, confirmed this. The issue also happened on the dealership tires and the replacement set I got. So far Im $1000 in from inspections and the brake rotors and theres no resolution in sight. Toyota Corporate says that I should take it back again for a fourth opinion, but Im probably not gonna do that, and instead just sell this and never buy another Toyota."
Anonymous A., NV (2021 Toyota Tacoma SR 3.5-L V6)"When I bought the truck, there was a shudder when braking. Took it in with less than 5000 miles, the dealership said the rotors were warped, and that they wouldnt replace them under warranty because I could have done it myself. I replaced them with EBC rotors myself. The problem persists and their answers have been these trucks just do that which doesnt inspire confidence."
Anonymous A., NV (2021 Toyota Tacoma SR 3.5-L V6)
"Not long after purchasing the truck, it would pulse the brake pedal when applied. I was told it was heat related and that the brakes were "Power Boosted" - not the standard vacuum assisted power brakes. I was also referred to the PowerStop brake web site for slotted rotors to dissipate heat faster and upgraded pads. I upgrade the front brakes from PowerStop, and that resolved the problem almost completely. The brake pedal will pulse on a rare occasion. When that happens, I will do a hard brake stop and the pulse goes away."
Anonymous, CO (2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-road 3.5-L V6)