New Tacoma Quality Problems?

[@mattflanagan8110]

I like the truck but for the money it should have higher quality interior fit and finish.

[@SJDJFJFSKSXNDJWJQI]

Wouldn't bother me. But for Toyota to charge what they're charging, they deserve the criticism.

[@davidbertschinger1110]

To me all of that is just part of the "Too much damn plastic syndrome" that we all know about.

[@alexdavis_84]

So much plastic in our lives, no escaping it for the foreseeable future.

[@66scooterdaytona]

Please report on the tailgate gaps being uneven; wide and tight.

[@RobMotive]

There is a video coming on all sorts of gap areas 👍

[@12818omaha]

Talk about first world probs!! Yikes, those issues are non issues.

[@marvinmoreno7032]

Why you chose to buy an automatic after being a manual fanatic based on your past videos ? How you filled that void ?

[@RobMotive]

I have family that have manuals when I get the urge👍

[@serafinsilva1055]

People picking nits... I don't have any of those on mine.

[@camronbay]

Just turn the radio up real loud and you won't hear the glove box.😂

[@RobMotive]

Now that's one way to handle it!

[@richardstralow6314]

Just my opinion..but I'm not a fan of those two tone seats

[@zapcodeknock4503]

I have a '95 pickup... you learn to live with the noise as for rattles and shakes. The truck has always been solid and carried well over the load capacity

[@user-bt9ek2dv2y]

True, but for a 2024 & a truck that goes anywhere from $40k-$60k+, it shouldn't have as many noises and rattles. And so much cheap plastic! I think build quality has a lot to do with where they are built (believe its in Mexico). I have a 2010 Tacoma and don't have as nearly as much noises and rattles as this truck! Glad mine is paid off and built here in the states!

[@DUNEATV]

Toyota needs to be more worried about their engine bearings, and people needing 2 to 3 different engines in 20,000 miles

[@davidbertschinger1110]

Much more concerning to me is on my '24 Tacoma SR5 4X4, the really crappy fabric-composite that is used for the fake front skid plate and even on the interior of the wheel wells. It'll never hold-up to mud, road gravel and wear. As soon as the aftermarket catches up, I'll be adding a steel front skid plate. 'Not sure how I'll deal with the wheel well linings. But I did already replace the stupid temp donut spare, ridiculous application on a 4WD drive truck.

[@RobMotive]

It's a mystery why they went with those materials? Seems like they would all tear very easily!

[@davidbertschinger1110]

@@RobMotive Reason, much, much cheaper than stamping steel parts.

[@rileysmith3490]

I just bought mine yesterday, took off the air damn as soon as I got home. I was very disappointed about the fabric. I like washing down my fender liners when I wash mine. Just don't get the choice. It won't clean well and certainly can't see it holding up.

[@davidbertschinger1110]

@@rileysmith3490 Let the mods begin.

[@davidbertschinger1110]

@@rileysmith3490 riley, be sure to replace the front air damn screws & add some black fender washers to help hold the plastic parts together.

[@charliehastings6982]

quality isnt Toyotas game no more..sad to say ..90s early 2000s best yrs overall..

[@johncart100]

Hey Rob did you look under the dash where your glove box latches is there screws you might loosen and ajust the sticker plate ?

[@RobMotive]

There is no adjustment.

[@scottluthy5828]

The older naturally aspirated v6 is bulletproof. Turbos are really not conducive to get high mileage. A 4 cylinder , I don’t think so. Quality control Has it seems gone down. And prices are outrageous.

[@toddjones9715]

I understand it makes for good youtube content, but I never buy a first year of a new model. My 2022 Tacoma does not have any of these issues.

[@jmpattillo]

I grabbed the door handle on my 2009 Tacoma with 255k miles. Yes I can twist it. This is the first time I’ve noticed that since I bought it new.

[@shnerp]

Thanks for the video Rob. Looks like, asides from the glovebox rattle ( imagine that on washboard gravel road ) the rest of the interior fitment complaints are pretty minimal.

[@RobMotive]

Yup. It’s pretty solid otherwise.

[@lc7192]

It looks to me like someone really wanted to bash the new Tacoma so they started pulling and twisting on the interior pieces with the exception of the glove box which virtually every Tacoma UTuber has addressed. Probably someone that bought a 2023 Gen 3 that should have waited to buy the 4th gen.

[@Sebastian-Lucas]

Hi Rob do we need to break in our new 24' Taco? If so, how is proper break in?

[@RobMotive]

There is a recommended break in. I believe there’s a video on the channel about it.

[@endlessnameless3996]

This isn't anything new. Both of my 3rd gens had quality issues.

[@edwardalderman8334]

Everything you pointed out in this video pretty much applies to any vehicle I've ever owned. I have the new 24 Tacoma and my glove box doesn't make a sound no matter how bumpy the road is.

[@fallrivermikey79]

this is just how the world is now ..quality is second to time and money

[@robertcoleman1687]

Exactly. They don't tighten down the nuts and bolts on those big choppers in the military now because of time, that's why so many of them are going down in mid flight.

[@dangoertz8030]

I remember similar issues that were sited when the 2016 came out. After a year or 2 changes were made to address the issues. Interesting you mentioned back a video or two ago about the hood flexing while driving. The service manager at my local Toyota dealer mentioned to me that it has been a concern with some customers who drive highway and have faced strong crosswinds. They are also well aware of some of the inrerior molding issues such as grab handles and trim fitment and flex. I was also told there is a fix coming for the glovebox from Toyota. It has been reported that the glovebox has come open while off-road. Safety issue.

[@chucko3879]

I also noticed that the seat belt lock in latch is wearing the plastic on my console. It's getting white from grey color. Mostly drivers' side because that's what's used the most.

[@RobMotive]

Hmm…I need to take a look at mine?

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[@RobMotive]

Try BAM Wholesale.

[@davidsdean]

glove box closes like crap, that a big gap

[@RobMotive]

But an easy fix.

[@theblueberryBULLET]

Coming from my 2020 Wrangler Rubicon these ‘issues’ are the least of my problems…I’m happy with my new 4th gen offroad Tacoma, it feels solid and well made; time will tell but I feel other brands all have their issues, and probably all worse than even a first year new gen Toyota.

[@Holden-McGroin]

Not too worried about the quality, but the price compared to the competition is laughable. More money for less features.

[@LizShaz-r7s]

I wouldn't touch that truck even with a 10 foot pole

[@bkraft]

These are such nit picky issues imo. My 24 is cherry! Love it. I don’t care what anyone else has to say. I’ll wait for a real issue to pop up before I get upset about it.

[@RobMotive]

Amen!

[@gordmonteath6090]

Cherry!!! Hmmn must be the pits lol

[@rickeycooley9139]

It should be tighter than a squirrels ear, plastic or steel.

[@wallyfronzaglio372]

That white film is from your skin my 3rd gen does it and so does my 15 jeep jk

[@hectorprieto3523]

What do you expect to have in a México made.

[@RobMotive]

The same as 1/2 of the Tacoma’s that have been assembled in Mexico for years.

[@Woodduck-k4o]

over hyped for the most part

[@wilyceyote]

I only had a couple things wrong with my 23 Tacoma the first one was the rear axle recall and the other was the headliner was falling down toyota’s quality has gone downhill in the past couple years, but that’s because of everything is made of plastic now because it’s cheaper go figure bottom line is poor quality parts

[@RobMotive]

That’s too bad.

[@wilyceyote]

@@RobMotive yep kind of stinks but headliners been backorder for three weeks now

[@RobMotive]

@wilyceyote Even worse😡

[@unit6464]

I would not buy anything turbo.

[@4Marktk]

Your quality problems are going to come from something you never even mentioned - made in Mexico.

[@RobMotive]

1/2 of all Tacoma’s have been assembled in Mexico for years.

[@RobLaSane1969]

You put the sport bar on? Tyger one?

[@RobMotive]

I did. Not Tyger though.

[@RobLaSane1969]

@@RobMotive elaborate sir ?

[@RobMotive]

A video is coming on the channel.

[@eddieschneider8470]

No big deal, drive on brother

[@Murphy007]

Hey Rob, does the new Tacoma call for 93 octane since it’s a turbo?

[@RobMotive]

Absolutely not!

[@manuelvasquez6903]

Complaints are good. 4 laughing LOL

[@dennishoward7553]

I don’t know if can blame Toyota for some of this. Did they mold the glove box door and the door panels, etc? More than likely it’s out sourced. If out sourced maybe the company making these things don’t have a very good quality dept. Or the design team screwed up the prints for these things. Prints needs to pulled and these parts needs to be measured and if to the prints then Toyota might want to look into a new design team. So there’s a lot of questions need to be answered

[@Spartan77]

My biggest concern is the 4 cylinder engine hooked up to a turbo. If it was a diesel engine, no big deal but normally, 4 bangers with turbos don't last very long.

[@RobMotive]

We will see I suppose. Take a guess..what do you think its lifespan will be?

[@Spartan77]

@@RobMotive 130k miles would be my guess.

[@butters88871]

Those back seats are trash. They really downgraded that.

[@RobMotive]

It’s pretty tight back there!

[@ScottRGill]

WTH Rob, what a dirty, pollen covered truck! Door handles? Check out the ones on the rav4, they’re so thick, I think you can tow the car with them…

[@RobMotive]

Lol! I know right! Too much pollen here!

[@fredsausage8794]

Mine is all good. The door panels just need a bit of leather and vinyl application or two, not the greasy type that stays oily. Product that is dry to the touch when cured.

[@donthesheek]

What size tires have you put on your new truck ?

[@ldiaz]

We’ve been waiting for the tires video for so long but he keeps posting about other things

[@RobMotive]

@ldiaz That video posted a while back as part of the lift video.

[@ldiaz]

@@RobMotiveon the lift video at the end that wheels and tire info come next but no video has been uploaded yet on info about the wheels and tires. Unless I missed it

[@RobMotive]

I just checked and the wheel and tire video has not aired yet. Coming soon 👍

[@christiansalazar1778]

Toyota interiors and quality control has always been cheap since forever. I always own Hondas and every time I step inside of a Toyota I’m just amazed how cheap they are in comparison. Hondas quality control is way superior to Toyotas.. I bought this truck and I got to say it’s worth the money if you buy the base model SR5 2 wheel drive for 34k.

[@RobMotive]

That's funny. I've always felt the opposite about Honda's.

[@JoseGarcia-dw9tt]

Looks like they might be making the at Mexico… it’s new so in a year or so that’s gone get worse. Looks like the king has finally fallen. Tacoma copying American cars, even that bed looks like a Chevy lol

[@kookiekookie8105]

The amount of copium people take justifying this new taco is truly amazing. The fit, finish and materials used are on the next level of garbage. Other than the steering wheel, everything inside feels like cheap recycled chinasium toy plastic held by tape.

[@appleztooranges]

These trucks will now go 150,000 miles. Older Tacomas will go 300,000 miles! Long live the dinosaur 🦖

[@RobMotive]

How can you possibly know that? Has a ‘24 Tacoma failed at 150,000 miles? Did I miss something?

[@appleztooranges]

@@RobMotive it will. Engineers have claimed turbo + hybrid don’t work for reliability

[@RobMotive]

Key word is “claim”. Let me know when they use the word “proved”.

[@appleztooranges]

@@RobMotive you will see!!unless you trade it in every year like an iPhone. Than you won’t!

[@RobMotive]

@appleztooranges Time will tell. Anything else is just speculation.

[@jamesveltman8634]

I would definitely find that glove box to be an issue…there’s way too much play in that door in my opinion.. I have heard ‘24 Tacoma owners and shoppers of the new one claim they find a big difference in fit and finish quality and quality of the material inside…I would suspect if all those anomalies in the construction of that interior were to be true, yu would find unhappy customers who may find the interior to be too noisy and get disappointed (especially those who owned previous gen’s) on how their new truck was built..mine’s a ‘21 and it’s solid…I mean everything on it screams durability and mine is one made in Mexico…I don’t know now if the previous chip shortage causing dealers to have near zero inventory at one point caused Toyota to rush production to get these dealer lot’s refilled again, especially coupling that with the redesign, may have put Toyota in a really bad position to put out product at the same quality they strive for..so for now, I’m happy to keep my ‘21…

[@RobMotive]

The only issue I've seen on the inside is with the glovebox. Not sure what big interior differences they're referring to?

[@jamesveltman8634]

@@RobMotive I think it’s quality of the material..such as on the doors/arm rest..mines more of a dense material that sits on top of the door where I put my arm and that people out there are saying Toyota went away from that and installed a “flimsier” plastic and that that same “flimsiness” is being found around other areas of the interior..some have commented even the steering wheel doesn’t have the same grade build as the previous gen…I haven’t gone and looked at one…I’d be curious for a test drive…but my rule of thumb car buying is to never get the 1st year of a redesign and wait until all the bugs and gremlins, including quality issues, have been worked out..just my 2 cents.. I do like yur truck and I’m sure it’s a blast to drive 👍

[@RobMotive]

Who knows. I have one myself and I don’t notice any of the things you mention. Sounds like fake news to me.

[@GeorgeZimmermen]

3:03. It puts the lotion on its skin!

[@1topcanuck]

Been over some rough bumpy roads with my 24 off road, haven’t heard any glovebox noise.

[@reallegend667]

Overpriced junk. Glad i didnt get one. Have fun toyota with that stock price yo.

[@ampalxsportlb2061]

There is always someone to pick on the new Tacoma. The last gen... this, this, and this. Now, 24, it's this, this, and this! Lol, they're both great trucks! Nothing is ever perfect!

[@donays8241]

The white thing in driver side handle is SALT FROM YOUR SKIN, the means you need drink more water heheheh😅😅😅. Ánimooooo

[@RobMotive]

Could be.

[@hdfxst1521]

That seat strap is an afterthought! Good grief what they want for those trucks they could have come up with anything better than that. Talk about cutting corners!

[@RobMotive]

Like what?

[@stevepatch1809]

@@RobMotivethe Honda Ridgeline backseats fold up and lock no strap needed

[@RobMotive]

OMG!!! Add a Ridgeline feature to the Tacoma? I can hear it now😂

[@hdfxst1521]

@@RobMotive well like the el cheapo spare tire you showed and that strap is just cheesy.

[@phw2274]

​@hdfxst1521 No issues like that on my 2022 Frontier I can assure you. 43,000 mile, solid as a rock,yet to hear one squeak or rattle. Awesome truck.

[@martinmarin9625]

People nitpicking, I have no issue with glove box or anything else on my 4th Gen

[@carltaylor5604]

Chintzy

[@davidrobertson5881]

Good old’ MEXICAN quality……

[@RobMotive]

Been assembling Tacoma’s (about 1/2) in Mexico for the last several years.

[@Spidious]

Glove box is a quality issue. As in poor fit! Door panels are not a problem. The Center console looks okay. Top of door panels, good grief. Too nit-picky. Lower door panels, again. Good grief, it's plastic! The grill, again is plastic. See how much an aftermarket one moves. Rear seat secure points. Good grief, it's a four-door. How often are you going to have your rear seats up? I think some people are really hit-picking stuff. Except for the glove box. Which I had to fix on 3 of my 3rd generation tacomas. And on my 2006 Tacoma. But that's a simple fix with rubber bumpers.

[@Ottomypall]

WOWY CA ZOWIE

[@martinmarin9625]

You could take any new vehicle and find faults

[@RobMotive]

For sure.

[@robertstevens9656]

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[@ChampNike]

Glove box noise would definitely bother me

[@eddieBoxer]

If you're complaining why did you buy the truck??? You had time to inspect and evaluate the truck.

[@RobMotive]

It’s an observation made after purchase. Obviously not serious enough to turn me away from the new Tacoma.

[@chrisyongchu]

The Tacoma was never top-of-class when it came to refinement, or interior design, or capability. But a product doesn’t have to be the best at everything. It has to be the best at some things, and good enough at everything else. In 2023, the Tacoma was the best at long-term reliability and good at off-road capability, but the worst at almost everything else. For 2024, the Tacoma has a solid driving experience, even better off-road capability, good fuel economy, and a cabin that feels modern enough. It is not the most luxurious midsize truck. Its engine can’t match the Colorado’s. But it’s good enough that some people don’t really care about those compromises.

[@robertstevens871]

For the price that people are paying for these trucks there should be no flex or issues there are lots of reasons why I will not buy a new Tacoma or tundra

[@MD-bp6mz]

I have a 24 Tacoma and these to me are minor problems. I'm more interested in the quality of the drivetrain, turbo charged engine, new coil springs, transmission, leaks, etc. My glove box is lose also, but yet to make any noise. Toyota builds a quality vehicle and I'm willing to pay more for them as in the long run I've had no problems with my Toyotas and they have a high resale value. I've had nothing but quality troubles with my Chevys and Fords. I have purchased a 90 Corolla, three Camrys 93, 2001, 2010, Tacoma's 2000, 2006, 2024, 2021 Highlander. I've studied their Toyota Production System (TPS) and there is none better. My wife just drove our new Tacoma and could not believe how smooth it road and the acceleration it had and she is no car expert. I'll keep driving them until their core quality changes (but I doubt they will).

[@RobMotive]

I agree. Very small things.

[@eddieBoxer]

There's no perfect vehicle, evryhting made made has flaws, stop being so picky, either buy the truck or not, its a truck what do you expect.

[@RobMotive]

Not sure if you’re speaking to me or the masses? The video is in response to comments made about the new Tacoma.

[@ricardofernandez6819]

Tires on the side of the truck for sale Rob?

[@RobMotive]

They were.

[@rgallardoMX]

The question is, will it hold up to the higher tempeture of heat on the summer??? I know here in Arizona gets up to 115 to 120 degree

[@RobMotive]

I’ll know that soon enough! It gets very hot here in Deep South Texas as well.

[@JoseGarcia-dw9tt]

Give it a year and yes it will be a big deal, u will have to maintain it, spend on it.

[@RobMotive]

Hopefully not.

[@JoseGarcia-dw9tt]

For the money… I dnt want any of that in my expensive truck

[@kcrady72]

Just the glove box would be a no go for me….

[@ericgarcia3287]

A few of the reasons I want to wait to buy a Tacoma again. Maybe I'll buy a Tacoma by 2027 and hope they fixed these issues....lol

[@sammy-gd7hw]

There all issues but only 2 were major.

[@johnhilton6333]

Toyota quality has been gone for years…. People still riding on the coat tails of the old Toyota quality!

[@RobMotive]

Can’t say I agree. For years, quality has been there for my Tacoma’s.

[@BigHouse907]

Were you a fire fighter? I thought I was the only guy who has a window breaker/seatbelt cutter in my glovebox. 😂

[@RobMotive]

Nope, only the fires I started!

[@stevepatch1809]

I have one too, better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it.

[@FergieNCC2475]

Sometimes a little bit of movement is on purpose to provide stress relief. The center console door/lid is a total non-issue. Some folks are just picky, picky, picky. BTW: have you checked similar areas on the Rav4?

[@RobMotive]

I never checked the RAV4 for these issues.

[@FergieNCC2475]

@@RobMotive Wondering if we're dealing with design issues or true quality control.

[@RobMotive]

@FergieNCC2475 I think is execution. The idea is sound, but execution of it was not.

[@Jon1953]

70.000 thousand for a Tacoma off road premium here in Canada is simply ridiculous and unexceptionable.

[@RobMotive]

But isn’t everything more costly in Canada?

[@Jon1953]

@@RobMotive 👍😂yup because we are a lot richer up here 😭😭

[@RobMotive]

Lol! Then I don’t know what you’re complaining about….😂

[@Jon1953]

@@RobMotive I am actually a Toyota guy immigrated from Germany but I am going to get the ZR 2 i think it’s a good choice 👍

[@RobMotive]

Always spend those loonie’s on what makes you happy👍

[@1topcanuck]

All cars and trucks have these kind of things. Just nit picking by the nay sayers.

[@yardboy3955]

Time will tell how the pieces hold up. The worst is the glovebox. But all will be ok, some pieces could become looser later from years of usage and over a long period of time if you put too much pressure on plastic it will eventually break has been my experience regardless the manufacture. The 2024 Tacoma is ok. If there’s too many complaints Toyota will fix them.

[@scottwick7712]

It’s never a good idea to buy the first year just let them work all the bugs out but again it’s good feedback back for Toyota from the consumer but I brought out my lease on my 21 SR 4x4 it’s almost has 20K no recalls of anything

[@jordansteward5484]

I appreciate these videos. Im looking at getting one in the near future!