2018 Tacoma factory flaw

MoonKnight · Mar 2, 2018

8 year or 125k miles

But just a heads up get on to the dealerships website and print off a copy of the warranty plan and read it over just so you know what Toyota means when they say " bumper to bumper "

TFly · Apr 21, 2018

You people should see the stuff that happens to $25+ million airplanes...

M35a3 · Sep 6, 2018

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You people should see the stuff that happens to $25+ million airplanes...
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JoeCOVA · Sep 6, 2018

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So I just purchased a 2018 Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 DC. It had 3 miles when I picked it up and is the first brand new vehicle Ive ever owned. I saved up for years to pay cash for this thing and was super excited the day had finally come. So it was a surprise to me that the next day at 40 miles on the odometer, my check engine light came on. To make a long story short, my truck has been at the shop for a week and still won't be released until next week. They first thought it was the charcoal canaster that had a small internal leak, but I was informed last night that they swapped out the fuel tank module from another 2018 on the lot to check something with my computer. I wish I could post the message I received regarding the issue. Apparently my truck was involved in a national Toyota meeting on the engineering side. It's good to know I have so many people involved with my truck but I am beyond pissed that I received a messed up truck from the factory. I have been trying to get Toyota to replace my truck with a new one, but thet won't do it. They want to fix it. Nothing like paying cash for a new truck just to have it tore apart and tested for a week. I'm alot calmer about the issue today but it has been a roller coaster of a ride for me. One good thing that has come out of this is Toyota has upgraded my warrenty to 8 years 125000 mile bumper to bumper. That still doesn't change that the new truck experience has been robbed from me and the feeling I have about the whole situation. I just want it to be over with so I can move on and forget about this. My only option for a new truck would be to trade my truck in and purchase a new vehicle. (Remember the truck has 40 miles on odometer). I will probably eat 3-4k to do this, I don't know. I feel Toyota has let me down and robbed me of any joy of buying a new truck. So, what do you guys think and thanks for letting me vent a bit.
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Don't feel robbed, you purchased a mi-size truck not a Ferrari

TFly · Sep 6, 2018

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People that think every single mass produced product should be 100% trouble free for the entire period of ownership.

407guy · Sep 6, 2018

18CavalryTaco said: ↑

That’s the ugliest tacoma I’ve ever seen.
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Man, I read this while at work earlier today and REALLY laughed out. So classic.

xufer · Sep 6, 2018

ReNn1[OP] initial post: ↑

So I just purchased a 2018 Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 DC. It had 3 miles when I picked it up and is the first brand new vehicle Ive ever owned. I saved up for years to pay cash for this thing and was super excited the day had finally come. So it was a surprise to me that the next day at 40 miles on the odometer, my check engine light came on. To make a long story short, my truck has been at the shop for a week and still won't be released until next week. They first thought it was the charcoal canaster that had a small internal leak, but I was informed last night that they swapped out the fuel tank module from another 2018 on the lot to check something with my computer. I wish I could post the message I received regarding the issue. Apparently my truck was involved in a national Toyota meeting on the engineering side. It's good to know I have so many people involved with my truck but I am beyond pissed that I received a messed up truck from the factory. I have been trying to get Toyota to replace my truck with a new one, but thet won't do it. They want to fix it. Nothing like paying cash for a new truck just to have it tore apart and tested for a week. I'm alot calmer about the issue today but it has been a roller coaster of a ride for me. One good thing that has come out of this is Toyota has upgraded my warrenty to 8 years 125000 mile bumper to bumper. That still doesn't change that the new truck experience has been robbed from me and the feeling I have about the whole situation. I just want it to be over with so I can move on and forget about this. My only option for a new truck would be to trade my truck in and purchase a new vehicle. (Remember the truck has 40 miles on odometer). I will probably eat 3-4k to do this, I don't know. I feel Toyota has let me down and robbed me of any joy of buying a new truck. So, what do you guys think and thanks for letting me vent a bit.
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So I had the same thing happen to me with my 2018, what did you do to get the warranty upgraded? They had my truck three different times about 2 weeks total. And the path was exactly the same. I kept getting stories like "toyota engineering is working on it" and "they are sending a field service guy to look at it"

The tried swapping the canister, then the fuel tank module, then they went after the fill neck and seals. It had been good for the last 200 miles.

SpeySquatch · Sep 6, 2018

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I'm kind of in the same boat..

But I have 15,000km on my truck... I found out my rear springs needed to be replaced not long after buying my truck... It shakes when stopping, and the springs change the pinion angle to help stop the shake...

I put off the work ast the dealer because I just don't trust anyone to work on my stuff.. Something always happens...

So when I got the work done, they forgot to tighten my hanger bearing on my drive shaft, and it fell apart on the road... Had to have it towed, took it to the place that fucked it up and they put new bolts in and I was good they say...

Didn't offer me anything byt a coffee for my troubles..

I feel like I want to unload the truck now... My GM never left me on the side of the road in near 5 years.. Not even a hiccup..

I may also take the hit and go back to dads brand
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Holy shit man. I’d be ripping assholes

SpeySquatch · Sep 6, 2018

18CavalryTaco said: ↑

That’s the ugliest tacoma I’ve ever seen.
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Haha street truck aka pavement princess

stun gun · Sep 6, 2018

SpeySquatch said: ↑

Holy shit man. I’d be ripping assholes
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I’d watch that

taco_boy · Sep 6, 2018

So this happened on my very first new truck ever a 2018 MGM TRD DCSB OR MT. It not only happened once but twice, they said they "fixed" it the first time. Twas a very shitty 2 weeks. Service guy even called me with confidence. Lol. Although they replaced it with a super white one that I love and own now, I'm still very skeptical on the quality of these newer Toyotas but that didnt stop me from wanting to pour money into mods. Haha.

SpeySquatch · Sep 6, 2018

SpeySquatch · Sep 6, 2018

taco_boy said: ↑

So this happened on my very first new truck ever a 2018 MGM TRD DCSB OR MT. It not only happened once but twice, they said they "fixed" it the first time. Twas a very shitty 2 weeks. Service guy even called me with confidence. Lol. Although they replaced it with a super white one that I love and own now, I'm still very skeptical on the quality of these newer Toyotas but that didnt stop me from wanting to pour money into mods. Haha.

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Geez I feel for you guys buying these new ones. I have had ZERO issues except for the ECGS replacement. Not even a diff howl.

Texas built 2016

taco_boy · Sep 6, 2018

SpeySquatch said: ↑

Geez I feel for you guys buying these new ones. I have had ZERO issues except for the ECGS replacement. Not even a diff howl.

Texas built 2016
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My first MGM was made in Mexico, my current SW is made in Texas. No issues so far except for diff howl and I feel garbage paint quality. Seems thin.

SpeySquatch · Sep 6, 2018

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My first MGM was made in Mexico, my current SW is made in Texas. No issues so far except for diff howl and I feel garbage paint quality. Seems thin.
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Dude the paint...yes... I’ve put so many “thru the paint” scratches from doing dumbass stuff with my pontoon boat trailer and soft canopy that I’m numb from how quick it will probably degrade. I did touch up paint professionally by yours truly on all spots and now they look like battle scars. Sorry, quick photo, wife’s trying to have me go

trdtacomahi · Sep 13, 2018

Crap just when im about to get a new taco i see all of this damn problem
Now im thinking i ahould hold up getting the 2018 trd off road 4x4

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