Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Toyota Tacoma owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for State Inspection however, the vehicle failed the inspection due to cracks to the driver's and passenger's side sub frame, and corroded brake lines. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that both the driver's and passenger's side sub frame and brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that an unstated recall had expired, and the previous vehicle owner was notified, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.
Stepping on the break sometimes I have a good firm brake pedal others seem to go almost to the floor. Talking with a mechanic he had told me that there was numerous Toyota tacomas with the same issue. I have tried bleeding the brakes and still have the same symptoms I would think this would be a safety issue.
Tl contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tacoma. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer in order have the brake override system installed. After the vehicle was repaired the brakes felt spongy. While driving 25 MPH the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle would not slowed down causing the vehicle to crash into the rear end of another vehicle. The contact suffered a minor back injury. The contact called a local mechanic to examine the brakes who confirmed that the brakes were faulty. The mechanic also advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer since the warranty was valid. The contact did not take the vehicle to the for further diagnostic testing since the dealer installed the brake override system a week prior to the crash. The failure mileage was 7,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tacoma. While depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop and continued to accelerate while driving down an incline. The rpms increased while the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle was shifted into neutral. The vehicle was turned off and restarted normally. The contact stated that it sounded as if the throttle was stuck. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 25 MPH, the contact was unable to depress the brake pedal. The contact mentioned that the plastic piece underneath the emergency brake loosened and went underneath the brake pedal. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.
While driving 70 MPH on the interstate, my drivers side brake line completely broke off. This was due to excessive rust. The truck is only 8 years old. The truck frame had been sprayed with the anti rust coating by Toyota a year prior. The brake line was not covered in the Toyota frame rust recall. This is a very serious condition and I had no prior indications that the brake line was faulty.
Anti lock feature not allowing adequate braking during emergency stop. Applied brake pedal hard and vehicle would not stop resulting in crash (minor. Tested feature later after accident with similar result..
Several months after purchasing my new vehicle (purchased 8/2010) I started to notice a shudder through the floor board and steering column. The shudder occurred sporatically and always at 20mph. It reminded me of driving over the rumble strips cut along freeways and prior to toll boths. The sudder occurs on upgrades, downgrades, turns, and flat roadways. A Toyota dealership has worked on the vehicle several times and been unable to locate the problem. I have been told that the dealership cannot reproduce the incident and that the vehicle is "operating as designed". Dave zellers (customer retention for Toyota) assisted in my complaint and in the end refunded $890.00 as a sign of good faith (extended warranty price). Toyota has ground the front disks on two separate service occasions stating they were not flat. …
I have a Toyota Tacoma 2010. The way the brake and gas pedals are configured I frequently hit the gas pedal along with the brake pedal. The brake pedal when depressed goes almost to the floor. The pedals are so close together that the gas pedal is sometimes intercepted while braking causing the engine to race. This especially happens when backing up and my body is contorted to see out the rear windshield. It also happens frequently when wearing boots. I do not feel safe in this vehicle. I have referred the problem to the dealer. They say they have no remedy for the problem. I have gone to arbitration to no avail. Now I learn that Toyota has a fix for this problem introduced in the 2011 models. The fix is referred to as Smart stop technology [sst]. They disable the electronic throttle control when the brake pedal is depressed. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a traffic stop, the brake pedal was depressed simultaneously as the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact was concerned that the two pedals were too close in proximity. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The manufacturer denied any assistance to the contact. The dealer was also contacted but refused to assist the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 6,500. Updated 02/28/12 the consumer stated the accelerator and brake pedal were at the same height and very close to each other. Updated 03/08/12
Brake complaints in other Tacoma years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2010 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Toyota Tacoma, 7% of the model year's 294 complaints. The component named most often is pedals and linkages (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Toyota Tacoma brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma, though it has 13 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2010 Toyota Tacoma brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 20,000 miles, and 59% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.