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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 23 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2024 Toyota Tacoma

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2024 Toyota Tacoma

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Tacoma has more complaint activity, Tacoma has more severity reports and Tacoma has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2024 Toyota Tacoma 2023 Toyota Tacoma Difference
Total recalls 4 4 Similar
Total complaints 134 46 Tacoma has 88 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 4 / 1 / 3 / 0 4 / 1 / 4 / 0 Tacoma has 1 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 93 74 Tacoma has 19 more communications
Recall completion reports 12 32 Tacoma has 20 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 5 0 Tacoma has 5 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Mar 24, 2026 Jan 29, 2025 Tacoma has newer activity
Latest complaint Apr 30, 2026 Apr 21, 2026 Tacoma has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Power Train
  • Service Brakes
  • Service Brakes Hydraulic
  • Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Air Bags
Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 23 combined MPG 21 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,600 $2,850 Tacoma about $250 less
Safety-rating records 4 4 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2024 Toyota Tacoma

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and service brakes repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2023 Toyota Tacoma

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had engine and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2024 Toyota Tacoma

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Service Brakes Hydraulic: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance

2023 Toyota Tacoma

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Air Bags: warning lights, crash repairs, recall completion

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show