Not Happy with my 2018 Tacoma Limited

unavailableTaco · Jul 12, 2019

WSchafer said: ↑

Agreed, I’m not saying this is the case with EVERYONE who complains, but trucks are trendy right now - and the Tacoma is the trendiest. So the dude that bought a cheap used BMW and slammed & matted it out 6 years ago might end up buying a Tacoma because that’s what’s cool now. And coming from something like that, it will feel slow and unrefined. Compared to my 5.0 F150 however, it feels like a luxury rocket ship.
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So the 5.0 F150 was slow?

dnlskier · Jul 12, 2019

dabbinuguay said: ↑

I've never been over 19mpg tank avg. (at least according to dash info.) Maybe I should test drive a 19, bc my 17 is an absolute pig. But it's MY pig and I love it, warts and all
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This is according to my dash computer in my 2017 DCSB Sport MT. However, when new and bone stock, I could get up to low 24's mpg on summer gas consistently with my tri-fold tonno-pro cover.

Now, I have 265/70-r17's KO-Bros, no chin strap, no Tonno and I am getting low 21's to high 20's consistently this summer. I don't drive like a complete ass, but I am heavy footed. I do only have 1 stop light on my 17mi (one=way) commuter on NH state roads.

taco abbo · Jul 12, 2019

KwikKar[OP] said: ↑

Thanks to all for the replies. I’ll take a look at TSBs. I’ve only been to dealer for tire rotation and a oil change. I should’ve done more research before posting to avoid some of the smart a** responses. My fault. Thanks to all that gave actionable responses.
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I did the Shift Sense Pro on my 18 OR and it was about an 80% improvement over stock...

WSchafer · Jul 12, 2019

unavailableTaco said: ↑

So the 5.0 F150 was slow?
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Slowish, and it struggled a fair bit up steep inclines. It wasn’t a dog or anything, but the Tacoma is definitely faster. Granted my F150 was as a 13’ and they’ve made significant changes to they Coyote since then, so I can’t comment on the new one.

diabetiktaco · Jul 12, 2019

GreyBaldTaco said: ↑

Toyota trucks have always been under power.
Have you taken it to the dealer for the rear end, there is a tsb
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Okay, where did you read this? Because it's not true.

Early Man · Jul 13, 2019

Dryfly24 said: ↑

There’s even an option for the overland guys who are constantly pissing and moaning about the shitty mpg’s:

I sure hope Tesla makes this a real thing. I’m going straight up the wall at El Capitan...
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I see what you DID there . (she's pretty well built too )

Early Man · Jul 13, 2019

Dryfly24 said: ↑

Well I can’t tell from the picture but if I was a bettin’ man...

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LOL are you and the rest of these Mugs old enough to remember the song Louie Louie by the Kingsmen ?

xenocide · Jul 13, 2019

Not sure how everyone else felt about the TSB or whatever the fuck its called "transmission fix" that they do at the dealer. I had it done to mine, transmission still blows. Lot of people here are calling out OP for using the word "underpowered" to describe the shitty transmission. "hurr durr it's a mid-size truck go buy an M3 if you want fast" I know it's underpowered, so does he, I'm fine with that - the issue is the shitty transmission, and nothing short of an $800 aftermarket flash is going to fix it it seems like.

Speaking of which, anyone in this thread done the OV tune? I'm pretty close to pulling the trigger on that.

danmtchl · Jul 13, 2019

I had an 06 Silverado extra cab 2wd, with a 285 hp with a 5.3 and never wanted for power. It is amazing to me that this truck is 10 less horsepower and I am constantly wanting for power. I don't know which one is heavier and how they are geared but I am disappointed with the drivetrain. Maybe down the road I will get a turbo or supercharger. As someone mentioned I stay in S3 or S4 in day to day street driving.

danmtchl · Jul 13, 2019

King Kermit V said: ↑

Wish test drives allowed highway runs. Have you thought about Tundra? Or the new 4Runner?
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My local dealer in the auto mall backs up to the freeway. It is automatic to get on the freeway and step on it.

MidCitiesMildMan · Jul 13, 2019

I am completely satisfied with my 2017 Limited. It isn't a torquey V8, but I knew that when I bought it.

Dryfly24 · Jul 13, 2019

Early Man said: ↑

LOL are you and the rest of these Mugs old enough to remember the song Louie Louie by the Kingsmen ?
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I don’t know about the rest of em but I sure as hell am...

TacoBlancoOffRoad · Jul 18, 2019

TrackDog said: ↑

Its not the transmission that's the problem, it's the throttle software that's causing the issue. Toyota has TSB 0062-18 to resolve this, take it to the dealer and they will update the software for you. It's not a perfect fix but much better that how the truck came from the factory. I've also installed a throttle adjuster (Sprint Booster, plug-n-play) and that's been a huge help in managing the throttle problem.
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can you link more info about the sprint booster?

stun gun · Jul 18, 2019

skiploder said: ↑

Again Aldo, the Tacoma is a class leader in sales, resale value, owner retention, etc. It has done so under the same basic formula for decades. This is working for Toyota and it is working across their product line. This is the corporate philosophy.

They're not doing anything they haven't been doing for a long, long time. They're not making any new promises or any new claims.

I take the "disappointment" with a grain of salt. If an old asshat like me understands what these trucks offer/don't offer via a test drive and through research, any other asshat should be able to do the same. I would expect nothing less than exhaustive research from someone about to drop 35 to 40K on something.

It's not tiring or unpleasant to hear. It's amusing. These trucks don't have a cheat program that makes them more enjoyable to drive or makes the seating position more comfortable on a test drive. They don't lie or mislead about their fuel economy and they sure as shit don't hide the fact that they have drum brakes in the rear. My old man sat in a Tacoma for 5 minutes and shook his head in disgust (then again, he loves Fords so.....)

A the end of the day, no one put a gun to my head and forced me to buy a Toyota. If I want something to haul my 5th wheel, I'll buy a diesel. If I wanted a faster/more responsive truck with a more feature laden infotainment system, I'd buy a Ranger. If I wanted more interior room I'd buy a 1/2 ton. If I wanted disk brakes, I'd get another truck. If I wanted a rock crawler, I'd buy a Jeep.

So if someone comes here and has a complaint about something that a modicum of research or a thorough test drive should have ferreted out, I feel for them, but at the end of the day the finger is squarely on them.

This finger right here:

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Aldo is a fucking Jeep nerd. Let him do his thing, he doesn’t matter.

Jeep nerds play acoustic guitar at the vanilla ice cream stand after the “Jeep” trails. Who wants good clean fun?!?!

Fuck that pussy John Denver Martha Stuart shit.

stun gun · Jul 18, 2019

Dryfly24 said: ↑

Well I can’t tell from the picture but if I was a bettin’ man...

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Yeah but her shirt is super efficient

ICU1 · Jul 19, 2019

Ridgeline has some good offers going on.

SWB Tacoma · Jul 19, 2019

Happy with My 2017 Tacoma Limited.

Chew · Jul 19, 2019

If the Tacoma does, or doesn't, have enough power is subjective.
The real question is: if it doesn't have enough power, why buy it?

ryan760 · Jul 19, 2019

Dryfly24 said: ↑

Well I can’t tell from the picture but if I was a bettin’ man...

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rkaterle59 · Jul 19, 2019

KwikKar[OP] initial post: ↑

Ive been a long time lurker, but decided to make a post after my first year with my 2018 Tacoma limited. I love the look, interior and exterior, of my truck. Nothing else compares in the midsize truck segment.

I’ve owned a 1997 and a 2005 4 Runner and was extremely happy with both. I figured the 3rd generation Tacoma would be a wise purchase.

After exactly one year, I find myself completely unhappy with this truck due to two issues.

1. Truck feels completely underpowered or sluggish. I think this is due to the transmission. At the slightest hill or while going around corners it seems to have trouble finding and keeping the appropriate gear for the task. It either Bogs down or screams like a Banshee! ECT mode helps but does not cure. I feel like this transmission is really terrible. I can’t drive the truck without always being aware of pedal position. Never had this problem with previous Toyota’s.

2. When I try to maintain a steady speed over 35 MPH I get a loud, constant noise from the rear end or drive train. I can hear it over my stereo. It’s completely annoying.

I want to like this truck because I’ve only owned Toyota’s. I’ve have not addressed any of these issues with the dealer.....yet! I wanted to see if forum members are having the same issues and how they were addressed.
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Mine is at the dealer now and they wont touch the rear end howl noise because they think its coming from the air intake! Going to pick it up tomorrow and do some more bitching...Might need someone to bail me out of jail?

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