2024 Toyota Tacoma “System Malfunction” 🤦‍♂️

[@TheUnrestricted]

Tbh I was expecting this but not this early on

[@mountainstateoutdoors7099]

I’d be going back to a 23 and staying there or going to a Chevy lol, the engine bay looks like hell and the truck is ugly

[@bwhit707]

Unrelated, but would you happen to know where the harness for connecting a brake controller is in the 24?

[@ragnarok400]

​@@mountainstateoutdoors7099 the 2023 has a recall recently.

[@matthewcaughey8898]

If that was me I would be taking that thing back and telling them “ you get me a 23, you can keep this thing”. The 23s don’t do this weird stuff

[@appleztooranges]

And so it begins….

[@TheUnrestricted]

Indeed it does

[@scortez24]

It already started with the 3rd gen and my man’s just got one lol 🤦‍♂️ my 2023 taco has a recall

[@mad-meh2719]

​@@TheUnrestricted any updates?

[@jeremygavin4084]

@@scortez24so is 18-21 Tacoma is the best year? I know 22&23 has frame problems

[@donfinkey692]

Someone needs to be the test mule! Thank you! 😬

[@TheUnrestricted]

🤣🤣🤣😭😭

[@herewegoagain7403]

first yr models. thank you for the journey, you brave soul

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

My early build 19 RAV4 has been flawless. I guess I got lucky because there were a lot of issues early on. Not sure I will tempt fate and do it again.

[@TheUnrestricted]

😭😭

[@samdan345]

Bought my 2023 Tacoma...the sales man told me about the new 2024 and the 4cylinder turbo hybrid ....said it looked great ! But advised me to stick with my 2023 ...all redesign models will have glitches. He said wait two years then decide ....smart advice.

[@TheUnrestricted]

True

[@Mark_Thompson]

They also have to get rid of the old models to make room for the new ones so he could be BSing you 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@tommcdonough6086]

Wow an honest salesman, he gave you solid advice. Rare.....

[@Bit-Crafter]

3rd gen tacoma is the best mid-size truck ever invented

[@evandupuis4890]

Not when it first came out it sucked the first to years with a bunch of issues the 4th gen will be good will just take time

[@howardkramer2099]

I have a 2017 Trd with about 60,000 miles. Great truck: Reliable, reasonable mileage and a good looking truck. The V-6 is smooth, quiet and has enough torque to pull my 4,000 boat. Too many changes with the 2024 models. Not a week goes by, that someone doesn't ask me what I think of my Tacoma, and if I was thinking of selling it. Seven years old and still worth about 80% of what I paid for it!

[@TheUnrestricted]

true

[@blakerust6777]

Which is scarier: buying a first year truck OR taking a first year truck to the yokels at the dealership? The techs have never laid hands on a ‘24. They’re clueless

[@coryt954]

What else would you do? People don’t think that with new shit new problems. Of course no one has touched it. Techs learn everyday. Not going to be pros right away

[@BlueSTI]

💯💯💯 lol

[@tommcdonough6086]

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, sound like fun. What could go wrong. Knew someone who brought their Tacoma to the dealership and they stripped out his oil pan plug . WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.😮😮

[@toddcarpenter714]

I'm glad that I decided on the 2024 4Runner. I sorta figured there would be issues with the redesign.

[@TheUnrestricted]

Yeah fr

[@jeeperwill6262]

Between TFL's breaking and seeing this. I'm happy that I bought my 23.

[@TomXCZD]

I specifically sought out a 23 before they were gone in order to avoid the 24 turbo 4 cyl. Save myself $5K too.

[@TheUnrestricted]

Yeah true

[@iv.st.3971]

Me to

[@ocscratchers461]

That red 3rd gen you had before is now looking good. Would’ve kept it, not sold on the new Tacomas at all. Be interesting to see what the dealer says in what was the issue.

[@TheUnrestricted]

😭😭🤣 true

[@ElChupahuahua]

All part of first year growing pains. To be expected... unfortunately. Thanks for being part of the test group.

[@TheUnrestricted]

yeah it is what it is

[@GOATHartt90]

Laughs into a 2022 tacoma. 😊 Hoping this truck gets sorted sooner than later. Glad i have the 3rd gen. Not a fan of the redesign for the Tund-coma.

[@TheUnrestricted]

enjoy it!

[@Jojo-ni2cg]

unfortunately I see a few other issues with the 2024 Tacoma on youtube. Toyota quality has plummeted on there new models, its sad first year or not-never happened to the Made in Japan 4Runner

[@TheUnrestricted]

Yeah maybe

[@wallyfronzaglio372]

It sounds like a quality control problem

[@JaredLauderdale]

This is probably due to a connector coming loose. On one of the Tacoma forums, a couple of people ran into the air intake shutter connector being loose or not water tight and some of these same error messages came on. Call them and ask them to check that first. I bet that's the issue.

[@jackcrackerman]

Was going to be my guess too. Appears the connector to the sensor in the front is not water tight. So water is getting in and setting off the system alerts.

[@TheUnrestricted]

Ah I hope

[@elmerramirez1215]

I still got my 2021 more than happy with it 💪🏽

[@TheUnrestricted]

enjoy it my man

[@deanjames2657]

I Still Have My 2017 TRD Off-Road Tacoma, Still Running Like A Champ....

[@smitty_5939]

Sorry to hear that about your truck man, hopefully they get it figured out and take care of you. Your truck looks nice man, I know it's a bummer.

[@TheUnrestricted]

Thanks buddy I appreciate it

[@bennn05]

What did it end up being?​@@TheUnrestricted

[@sheikhprince2254]

Wow the new 2024 Tacoma is already having issues?? It does make sense because every new year model they have some issues to fix

[@DunnMotors]

I had a brand new 4cyl turbo highlander do the same thing. It was a turbo issue. Hopefully it's a simple fix for you Buddy.

[@TheUnrestricted]

Thanks 😭

[@dcl97]

Not a great start for the 4g so far. Had to lemon law my '23 Tundra, it was the 7th lemon Tundra my dealer had seen that year. Was looking at getting back into a Taco, but the number of people having issues with these is getting ridiculous.

[@TheUnrestricted]

Wow, how did that possess happen and what considered it lemon law. Curious as I hope this isn’t the case with mine

[@matthewcaughey8898]

I would suggest you try to find a 23 Tacoma or even a used older one. If you gotta go new and can stand it the Nissan Frontier is probably the oldest school midsized truck you’ll be able to get your hands on

[@codyholloway7516]

Mine just did the same thing. Mine felt like it was fouling a plug though. Would shudder at 2000 rpm’s. I made an appointment with the dealership. Any updates on your end?

[@kevinmaguire4437]

You boys ever bought the first year new model from Mexico 😂

[@joeb2588]

You nailed it. When I bought my 2018 Elantra. I bought the base model with the manual transmission. I had a choice between one made in the US or one made in Korea. I got the one made in Korea. 132k. Did one wheel bearing and a part for cooling system. Total repairs of both about $500....in 5.5 years. This is the most reliable car I've ever driven. Had this been assembled in the US...no way.

[@Kjack2023]

Will a turbo be as reliable as the V6 as far as longevity? I’m thinking no.

[@billw8476]

"survey says" NO!!! #1 answer!!

[@noxnyc23]

If you were driving and felt the engine was rough or weird then yeah that is a concern. But it might just be a simple wiring or ground wire. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@TheUnrestricted]

Yeah engine felt ok

[@VortexArcade]

Wow, tough break man. I was looking forward to 24 Tacoma, but was in a pinch and needed a truck immediately. Ended up getting a Colorado Trail Boss. I've had none of the battery issues (which seem to have been cured, fingers crossed) and only a couple of the infotainment issues that are always fixed with a soft reset. Following along on this one, hope its something simple. I know people love to pile on, but any vehicle from any manufacturer can have an issue. 🍻

[@TheUnrestricted]

Yeah me too thanks

[@howardkramer2099]

Colorado is a nice truck, but, definitely not a Toyota. Personally, I would have tried to find a used Tacoma. Enjoy your new truck.

[@VortexArcade]

@@howardkramer2099 I drove a 23. Hated the seating position and that Camry V6 felt terrible in a truck. I also drove a 23 Frontier and liked that better than the Tacoma too.

[@matthewcaughey8898]

When the gauge cluster bricks on you I hope you can use your phone as a speedometer. Worked for a Chevy dealership and had a guy with that exact problem. Took us 6 weeks to get him a new digital cluster and he didn’t even make it home before the 2nd one bricked. As far as I know it’s been another month and we’re still waiting on parts

[@VortexArcade]

@@matthewcaughey8898 This is gonna be true of pretty much any car from here on out. Everything that gets updated is getting screens instead of gauges. Honestly, I'd be more worried about not having a fuel gauge than a speedometer.

[@red.riot.2280]

Thanks for the content. We alll know it has kinks to remedy. Soo glad to see the journey.

[@hdfxst1521]

I’m sure you know that TFL broke the front axle in in their 2024 Tacoma. Seems like the Colorado has had a better start with their redesign than the taco is having.

[@TheUnrestricted]

Damn wow

[@deresolute1061]

Check your grille shutters. There's been quite a few new models already brought in because the electrical connector for the shutters is taking on moisture. I suspect a recall, and can almost bet that's your issue

[@TheUnrestricted]

I think thats the problem

[@bsd7342]

If that is the problem, it's not exclusive to tacoma. You can once again thank the EPA for making cars less reliable. The purpose behind mechanical grille shutters is to microscopically improve mpg by closing them at high speeds to improve aerodynamics. Cylinder deactivation, auto stop/start, turbos, it's all the EPA trying to force "improvements" on gas engines that were perfected 20 years ago. The right way to do this is to leave gas engines alone and make batteries better and cheaper, build charging stations, build nuclear plants, etc.

[@matthewcaughey8898]

@@bsd7342 old school fix? Yank the shutters out and toss em in the recycle bin.

[@toneyo4794]

I think this is why there was a hold for a week on the new Tacoma. Judging by the timing of the video and the explanation of the hold it makes sense.

[@TheUnrestricted]

True

[@akurbanovas1]

Just had the same thing happen on my 2024 trd off road with only 151 miles on it

[@OfficialAing]

Sucks, but I wouldn’t trust any company more that Toyota! They’ll make it right, looking forward to hearing what happens 👍

[@TheUnrestricted]

Let’s hope so, 😭

[@Jaylakhaili]

They have to

[@nrakma]

The 50,000 mile or 2 Weeks, which ever come first, Toyota Warranty may cover some of the needed repairs of this aging vehicle.

[@erickim2025]

Lucky it happened early but still a bummer, at least Toyota will cover the costs, good luck

[@TheUnrestricted]

Yeah true 😂😭

[@ampalxsportlb2061]

Congrats on the new truck! That's a bummer. Hope they figure it out. Frustrating for sure on a new truck.

[@TheUnrestricted]

Thanks buddy

[@SethStringer-e5y]

2016 goin’ strong 😍 only thing I like about the 4th gen is the infotainment screen tbh 🤣 but I managed to get Apple CarPlay integrated into my Entune 2.0 JBL system without breaking the bank so I’m happy 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@AJ-cr8ic]

That engine bay is a huge mess. Holy hell I don't even have OCD and it bothers me

[@richrivers1232]

The new Tacoma engine looks like a bowl of spaghetti.

[@apa7611]

Spending that much on a truck and expecting it to have problems is insane!

[@thepdc6220]

Explains why we still haven’t seen any here in Oregon/Washington

[@TheUnrestricted]

yeah true

[@371kenny]

Thank god for my 22!

[@bennn05]

My Tacoma did the same thing but went away and came back a month later

[@dino5254]

My Tacoma has arrived at the port but now has a Quality Hold on it. Do you guys know what a Quality Hold is?

[@TheUnrestricted]

Probably this same issue

[@dino5254]

I hope they fix this and what happened to TFL Blueberry@@TheUnrestricted

[@matthewcaughey8898]

Quality control issue that means a stop sale until they fix it. Go back to your dealer and tell them to find you a comparable 2023 that’s still on the lot. Alternatively you can go to a Nissan dealer and likely drive away in a brand new frontier that day

[@dino5254]

@@matthewcaughey8898 I would've bought a Frontier, but no 6 ft beds in the top trims 4x. Same with the Mid Sized Americans. I hope they fix the TFL issue. Can't wait to get her. I usually wait for the 2nd year for a new vehicle but prices will just go up from here.

[@m.687]

Is it too late to beg for your 3rd gen back?

[@TheUnrestricted]

🤣🤣😭

[@Scroll_Lock]

First year vehicles man... I always leave it to others for at least a couple years because I'm old and I don't need my blood pressure to potentially get elevated.

[@TheUnrestricted]

Haha yeah

[@Frontier2022]

Im sorry I must be getting old but if I spent over 50k on a vehicle I shouldn’t be troubleshooting it for the manufacturer. Since I retired from the military over 20 years ago trust me it will not be a warm and fuzzy I respect your space conversion at the service department!

[@TheUnrestricted]

true

[@Oni64]

lower built quality higher prices. Hold on to your older toyota's if they still run good.

[@Warg666]

With every redesign or new model there is always gremlins in the systems randomly!~

[@Equinox051256]

I'd be very curious what the issue is as my 2021 lease runs out in October and I've always been leery on new model year vehicles.

[@matthewcaughey8898]

Waxoyl rustproof your 21 and keep it. I already decided that’s what I’m gonna do with my 22

[@carltaylor5604]

Never purchase a new release model, ever

[@TheUnrestricted]

true

[@joeb2588]

Are they assembling these in Mexico?

[@mikejautosandstuff3349]

Everything is problematic these days!!! Nevertheless you would never expect this from a Japanese manufacturer 🙄

[@TheUnrestricted]

yeah for real!

[@jmpattillo]

First year jitters.

[@blakerust6777]

That’s what tundra guys said at first. Toyota is still churning out trucks with issues.

[@jmpattillo]

@@blakerust6777 I think it took the 3rd gen Tacoma 3 years to work out the bugs.

[@dannylewandowski2822]

The gauges are terrible to read I see, since they just a few ticks and not an actual needle.

[@louieh001]

Keep that 2023. It’s your chance

[@CampThinWallet.]

Never was a fan of turbos unless it's a racer....not intended for reliable daily drivers....BUT, time will tell.

[@k20z3allmotorFTW]

That wiring harness looks terrible

[@TheUnrestricted]

True

[@andrewyang4319]

I will keep my 23 years old, 3rd generation 4runner made in Japan.

[@Chris-Pringle]

i don't know why but the old one looks better and looks more rugged. new one seems smaller and more eco friendly.

[@GregsBlueTacoma]

2026 is my year - if they have everything ironed out that is

[@TheUnrestricted]

🤣😭

[@richardfigueroa5485]

I stay with my 2020 trd sport

[@kingsc9752]

Glad didn’t trade my 3rd gen, knew this was going to happen. Thanks for doing this video

[@TheUnrestricted]

😭 your welcome

[@fredgarvin7033]

I now know of 4 axles (assume all the same) 1 of this and a few other things. This is based on the few that are on youtube and local. Sad for you and glad I didn't trust Toyota on this one.

[@Tobstertacoma]

LOL, GOOD STUFF THEERE!! Alllllllllll these bad news video's of the 2024's just makes my 2023 Tacoma Sport value go WAY up!! You all wanted the 2024 and now you ALL can have it, lol. This made my day!! Wayyyyyyyyyyy to funny. Thanks for being the donkey!!

[@Aaron-pb5xy]

You must be a blast at parties.🤡

[@Tobstertacoma]

@@Aaron-pb5xy I am ESPICIALLY when i show up in my 2023 Tacoma, lol.

[@TheUnrestricted]

😭🤣🤣

[@donays8241]

Your 4gen will be there for 2 weeks, enjoying the rental one jijijijij 😂😂😅

[@TheUnrestricted]

😭😭🤣🤣

[@UnDead530]

Lmfao great advertisement for Toyota’s new overpriced tacomas.

[@TheUnrestricted]

🤣🤣😭

[@jpc4liny]

Secret sauce

[@furnandoh1]

Test dummies activated.

[@deanoey1185]

The turbos on Tacomas run extremely hot, hopefully the engineers will fix the air valve problem. Also, the 4x4 transfer case. The engine bay doesn’t look clean, wires and tubes running all over the place- kinda looks like spaghetti thrown on a plate. I’m not surprised anyone would have trouble finding which wire might be loose. I’m glad it happened under warranty, if not it could have costed you 30,000 the cost to replace an engine block that has been happening on the Tundra turbo malfunctions.

[@TheUnrestricted]

Yeah I hope it’s an easy fix thanks!

[@mad-meh2719]

It's most likely the shutter on the grill that controls air flow. Some people in the forums are having similar issues. I haven't seen anything about the transfer case, we're did you get that info?

[@mblake0420]

​@@mad-meh2719tfl blew one completely out and wasn't doing anything noteworthy

[@Two_Buck]

Ouch!

[@TheUnrestricted]

Ouch indeed

[@emaz7]

Toyota losing points 😢

[@TheUnrestricted]

Right 😭

[@gibfkn]

I hope they didn't charge you for the loaner.

[@TheUnrestricted]

No they didn’t

[@triple6758]

What do we have here? A bunch of Chinese parts assembled in Mexico?

[@saidailaian3800]

👍

[@Frontier2022]

Barnum and Bailey had it correct about 2024 Tacoma buyers ( There is one born every minute).

[@TheUnrestricted]

😭

[@TRDTalk]

Oh man that was fast! Hopefully nothing else for a while.

[@TheUnrestricted]

Hope so 😭

[@jesusnavarrete6317]

2025. Maybe even 2026

[@Deuce_Dufresne]

Never buy the first year of a new vehicle.

[@beeslandscaping]

They have bad 4 x 4, transfer cases

[@TheUnrestricted]

Interesting haven’t heard about that yet but mines a 2WD

[@beeslandscaping]

@@TheUnrestricted 4x4 truck only

[@mad-meh2719]

How do you know?

[@mblake0420]

​@@TheUnrestrictedlook at tfl

[@kevinkidneyy]

@@TheUnrestricted im sure you seen tfl its in the algo

[@donays8241]

Gasket gasoline tapón

[@ElAngelALV13]

It’s totaled bro, sell it to me for 20 bucks😂

[@Revy8]

wow. toyota reliability is falling off a cliff

[@xiaxiong9197]

If this made in Japan, there shouldn’t be any problems. Toyota is going down the drain.

[@Adriangee818]

Made in Mexico

[@kevinkidneyy]

not surprised this is annoying.

[@TheUnrestricted]

Frrrr 😭

[@1averageamerican]

Something you expected? You buy a brand new truck and expect it to be screwed up? Not what I would expect, especially from Toyota.

[@TheUnrestricted]

It’s the first year redesigned

[@Jaylakhaili]

😂

[@1averageamerican]

@TheUnrestricted Yeah. I understand. But they spent several years and few 100 million on R&D. They shouldn't be putting out a product that you expect to have problems with. Especially a product that can kill you or someone else if something goes wrong. Toyota is a quality company. I've owned Avalons and Camrys. I currently have a '22 Carolla Hybrid and a '23 Tacoma TRD OR. I would never expect to have problems with a new Toyota.

[@paulblack-ty4iv]

As they say, avoid the 1st run of a new generation vehicle due to Gremlins.

[@TheUnrestricted]

Yes true 😭

[@montebeerbower7796]

No biggie. Just software deal😊

[@RobustArid379]

Go buy a ford instead , you can ah ford it.

[@TheUnrestricted]

🤣😭

[@TroutWest]

This is why you don't buy first model year.

[@TheUnrestricted]

😭😭😭

[@antalmtl]

Someone has to be the tester.

[@rickyvang3485]

that's no good my friend stick to your 3gen hehehe 😅

[@TheUnrestricted]

True 🤣

[@xiaxiong9197]

If this made in Japan, there shouldn’t be any problems. Toyota is going down the drain.

[@TheUnrestricted]

True