I Bought A 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-road, But Now, I Am Thinking Of Going Back To A 2019 Model, Because Of These Issues

He should've gotten a manual transmission. All gen 3 automatic transmissions have a lag issue as well as hunting for gears unless you get a tune, or push that button on the bottom of the dash. I have a 2022 trd offroad and my stock battery lasted 2 and a half years before it died. Theres no telling how old the battery really was. I want to know if the authors 2019 had the same setup on it as his 2023. Were they both 4x4? Both trd offroad models? Same size wheels and tires? Similar weights? Any known mods done to either? Are both trucks double cab short bed or long bed? If the 2013 was not brand new, then it had a rough early life. The tailgate was probably stolen, which I hear is popular out west. Thats probably a replacement tailgate with a cheap non oem bearing from amazon. The previous owner(if thats the case) probably didn't want to pay for an oem replacement tailgate, so either he or the body shop ordered the cheapest tailgate they could find, and either the tailgate had the bearing already in it, or they installed one. There should be no difference from 2019 to a 2023. The 2023 should be better than the 2019, and have less issue, not more. Something is not right.

I have a 2023 Tacoma off road
Rear diff whines, already replaced once. Still whines,said that's normal.
Put some kind of padding to cover up noise. That's BS. My frost Toyota, and my last!!!!

I have a 2023 toyota tacoma sport. I like the truck but hate the transmission that is always hunting to find a gearto stay in. Hill or incline are the worst. Come on toyota fix the problem. I went from a ford ranger to a toyota. I'm going back to a ranger when my warranty is up its a joke to have truck do this.

Toyota has always had issues with their 6 cylinder motors. While not catastrophic in most cases, the issues have been there. One of the biggest I recall is leaky motors. Be it weeping or gushing on low mileage motors.
However, my 2002 V6 Tundra has been bullet-proof
In regards to batteries, LoJack should not create any issues. The draw is negligible.
There is something else going on or Toyota is using a battery that is not up to the task.

Ordered a 2022 Tacoma TRD 4X4 off road with a 6spd manual. Haven't had any issues on the 33k + miles I have put on it. I tow with it and drive long distances from time to time. I installed a Sprint Booster for better throttle response and changed out the OEM intake with an Injen system. Next will be a Magnuson supercharger. Of course I don't have the transmission issues or tailgate "bearing" problem. I'm sure it's a plastic "bushing"...not a bearing. And the battery...well they come with a lead acid battery which are not durable and do require periodic maintenance. So an upgrade to an Optima would definitely be a big improvement. And no sensor issues that I have heard of.

I have purchased a 2017 Toyota Tacoma and had nothing but problems with it The The rear end problems Cost me $7000

Bought a 2018 Tacoma in 2022. Six speed manual transmission. After 18 had a transmission leak. Dealership replaced the front seal, at no charge. Still leaked, so they replaced the rear seal. For 6 months now, no leak. We will see how long it lasts.

We have a 2024 Grand highlander and we live south of Buffalo NY . Because of the winter weather the weak and poorly engineered bottm panels under the car fill up with salt and gravel to the point of collapsing. When they fill up the salt lays on the car . Can't be good long term. We had the same issue on our 2018 camry. This engineering can't work in a winter environment. I've owned Toyota since 1982 I'm 65 now . My family has many Toyota's. Been very disappointed as of late

My , 23 trd sport the head liner coming apart the transmission will shift down to many gears and if the temperature is 20 degrees won't shift out of 4th gear for 10 miles 4 wheel drive very grabby in parking lots or my driveway dash lights flickering exhaust rattle been to 2 different dealers everything MEETS TOYOTA STANDERS and I was also told I WAS TOLD I WILL LEARN TO DRIVE IT and Toyota engagement center was NO Help this is the only Toyota that will ever grace my driveway thank you very disappointed Gary

I leased a 2021 Tacoma SE and was planning to buy it at lease end, but after 3 serious issues, decided to trade it for a Honda Ridgeline. An air conditioning pipe developed a leak which their tech told me was a common problem. Then the condensor failed after only 30 months and just over 60K. Finally, there was an annoying whine above 70 km/h, so I took it in and was told this is a known issue and there is a Technical Service Bulletin on this. Apparently, the box is coming apart from the frame and the solution is to install some bushings to dull the noise, not correct the issue. This would have cost me $1,000 after tax since my full coverage warranty is up. It is covered within the first 60K warranty. I cancelled an order for a new RAV4 Prime and bought a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, and am enjoying a new Honda as well.

I have a 2020 TRD Sport 4x4 long box, purchased new. It has 20,000 miles and has been "Krown" undercoated 5 times since new. Aside from it hunting for the right gear because of shift points or a lack of power, i am now having trouble actually getting the shift lever to move to the "D" position. I have sprayed it numerous times and it seems to work better for a short while, then reverts back to hard shifting. Sometimes it will trigger a warning to return to dealer for engine/transmission problem.
Is this a common problem?

Had a brand new 1986, 22R 300000 miles 13 years. 30 miles to the gallon or replace power pump diaphragm in carb. Chevy S10 3 years traded at pay off steering always out of alignment. 2003 TRD toco 14 mpg 4x4. Bigger trailer, up graded to F150 Ecoboost, 16 mpg 4x4, room to spread out, and could drag 9000 pound trailer safety.

My 21 has been flawless. Absolutely nothing has failed. My battery i just replaced with an odyssey which is early in my experience.

I bought a 2023 Toyota Tacoma, I have taken it back 2 time already for not shifting right and it's about to go back for the 3 rd time same thing I'm very disappointed in it, they should recall them lemon law. I won't be buying another Toyota.

This has got to be the most stupidest article ever written they are both third gen Tacomas with same transmission this article is stupid and misleading

My 2022 Tacoma SR5 has cabin issues. When driving 65 mph or more or if it’s a windy day it makes a wind tunnel sound,swooshing noise. Since truck is still under warranty the dealership has been troubleshooting to try to repair it but to no avail. I traded my 2003 SR5 in for this one. I like the truck and hope the problem can be solved.

I bought a 2021 Tacoma TRD PRO OFF ROAD with 36000 miles. It had a terrible oil leaking. I took it to the nearest Toyota dealership. They cleaned the oil off of the skid plate and said it was ok. It kept leaking, I crawled under it and felt all around the oil pan. It was the drain plug leaking. It didn't have a washer on it.

I own a 2019 TRD Off-Road double cab with 5ft bed. It just hit over 100k miles. I have had it tuned to help with the gear hunting. I have also put 3inch lift, bigger tires, different exhaust, and air intake. Haven’t had a single issue with it to date. It is a daily driver for me in the Seattle area and in the surrounding mountains. I don’t abuse it, but I am not gentle with it either. On weekends it’s my farm truck or I use it to get firewood.

I believe that there are more positive Tacoma reviews. The negative reviews with dealerships should fall on the dealership. Parts can be bad even brand new from the factory. Dealerships need to own up to the warranty and repair or replace what has gone bad. I have learned to do all the maintenance myself and don’t deal with dealerships anymore. Since I have started doing everything myself, I can fix any issues before they become headaches. As with anything, take care of the item and the item will take care of you.