2013 Toyota TACOMA - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2013 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD has an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars. In crash tests, it scored a 3 for the overall front crash rating, a 5 for the overall side crash rating, and a 4 for the rollover rating. This indicates that the Tacoma provides good protection for front and side impacts, as well as a lower risk of rollovers.

Moreover, this Toyota Tacoma is equipped with standard electronic stability control, a feature that helps drivers maintain control of the vehicle during slippery or challenging road conditions. However, it does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems, which are designed to alert drivers of potential collisions or unintentional lane departures.

In terms of safety concerns, there have been 111 complaints reported for this model, along with 6 recalls. While the overall safety rating is decent, it is important for owners to stay informed about any recalls and address any safety issues promptly to ensure the vehicle's safety performance is maintained.

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Complaint Count

111

Recall Count

6

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

4/5

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Safety Features

2013 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2013 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2013 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2013 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 3 Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 4 Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 3 Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2013 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 4 Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 4 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2013 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated 4 Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 4 Not Rated

Complaints for the 2013 Toyota TACOMA

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"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 driving over a speed bump he heard an abnormal sound. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact called and notified the local dealer of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2019-01-12
Complaint:
"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. the failure was not diagnosed nor repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2020-08-05
Complaint:
"i was advised that i had a tsb from my truck ,i felt as if i was hit from behind and a thump or clunk felt when coming to a stop or take off from stop.told it was normal by all dealers?i drained to check fluid from at pan,only 1 qt. came out, added required 3.2 qts as required, solution resolved and rides better than new, no help from toyota and dealers.very upset and happy i fixed and no compassion from toyota and dealers ! check tranny fluid level by draining pan and measure! had a toyota flush done 4 months prior and that's whe it began, toyota dealer did it wrong???not me !"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2017-05-10
Complaint:
"when accelerating after a stop there is a hesitation or stall. this happened with our 2010 tacoma, also. we traded for a 2013 and this truck does the same thing. dealership says the transmission is searching for a gear. it is a safety issue because when you pull out in front of oncoming traffic the hesitation could cause enough of a delay to cause an accident. this happens after a complete stop and also after a slow down. *tr"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2013-01-04
Complaint:
"there is a drive shaft vibration on acceleration, 0-20 mph. this truck has a two piece drive shaft. the front shaft has a slip joint that slips into the trans, the other end of the front shaft is mounted to the body using a center support bearing. the rear shaft is a solid drive shaft that is mounted without a slip joint to compensate for movement between the rear end and the body. when the vehicle is accelerating or decelerating the rear drive shaft has no way to compensate for any movement. checked on the web, there are blogs on this issue, along with drive shaft breakage. *tr"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2013-01-05
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it rolled away in reverse independently. the vehicle then crashed into a nearby tree. there was no personal injury. a police report was not filed of the incident. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where the technician was unable to locate a failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. the vin was unavailable."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2016-04-04
Complaint:
"i seem to have an intermittent clutch issue with my tacoma. when the outside temperatures are cold (below freezing) and the truck has been sitting over night, the clutch pedal is slow to return. i have been having this problem since winter set in here in sc. but until 3-14-2014, this has become a safety concern. i was coming out of my neighborhood and came up to a stop at a stop light which is on a hill. as i was sitting there a moped came up behind me. due to the truck and outside temperature being below freezing, the clutch pedal was as usual, slow to return. due to the clutch being slow to return and me being on a hill, i wasn't able to launch the truck fast enough and almost rolled over the person on the moped behind me. with this condition, the truck can be a safety, and accident hazard. it is a common problem on this truck after thorough research. the truck has also been into the shop 4 times for repairs, and 1 time to document the problem still exists after the 3 first repairs. i have been driving manual cars for close to 10 years now, and i have never had a problem with a clutch being slow to engage when its cold outside. toyota needs to fix this problem before somebody gets hurt. *tr"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2015-02-03
Complaint:
"just before vehicle reaches a complete stop, or just as vehicle begins moving after stopping, there is a slight skip as vehicle decelerates or accelerates. it feels as if something is binding and then releases. my toyota dealership says that it is a drive shaft problem common in tacomas. *tr"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2013-05-03
Complaint:
"when accelerating through 20 mph a vibration/shudder is very noticeable. the more aggressive the acceleration the more noticeable the vibration. the vibration is also noted when decelerating from full speed. when in a coasting or braking deceleration a vibration is noted around 20 mph. when accelerating or decelerating the vibration is transient at 20 mph and always dampens out or goes away. without even bothering for a test drive my toyota dealer attributed the vibration to "mud build up on the brake caliper". i shared a toyota service bulletin quoted by other tacoma owners but the dealer said the bulletin was no longer effective. *tr"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2014-06-09
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that unless the emergency brake was engaged the vehicle would roll down hill. the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 8,000 and the current mileage was 11,000. updated 01/07/14*lj"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2013-06-08

Recalls for the 2013 Toyota TACOMA

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 fj cruiser and tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. the affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims for passenger cars.""
Consequence:
If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:

For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Component(s) Involved: EQUIPMENT > OTHER > LABELS
Date of incident: 2014-08-04
Recall:
"southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 toyota tundra, 2010-2012 rav4, 2012 toyota sequoia, 2010-2011 toyota corolla, 2010-2011 toyota camry and camry hybrid, 2010-2013 toyota highlander and highlander hybrid, 2010-2013 toyota fj cruiser, 2011 toyota land cruiser, 2010-2013 toyota venza, 2010-2011 toyota 4runner, 2010-2013 toyota tacoma, 2011-2012 toyota sienna, 2012 toyota prius, 2013 scion fr-s, 2011 scion xd, 2011 scion xb, and 2012 scion tc vehicles. these vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims.""
Consequence:
An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Remedy:

Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

Component(s) Involved: EQUIPMENT > OTHER > LABELS
Date of incident: 2013-04-09

TOYOTA Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

TOYOTA ranks 3 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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