A recent issue requiring the replacement of some Tacoma automatic transmissions sheds some doubt on the automaker’s reputation for dependability.

Don’t call it a recall, but Toyota will replace the eight-speed transmissions in certain Tacomas. If you frequently visit Toyota forums, then you probably noticed that a not insignificant number of owners of the new 2024 Toyota Tacoma have been complaining about transmission gremlins.

Toyota will only repair 2024 Tacoma models if they show one of six fault codes. The entire transmission and torque assembly will be changed. Pickup trucks like the Toyota Tacoma are supposed to be reliable and dependable,

Rather than repairing individual components, the TSB orders dealers to install new transmissions and torque converters on affected trucks.

Toyota has a hard-earned reputation for reliability, but when you sell over ten million units a year, every major recall is a record-breaker.

A service bulletin says affected Tacomas will get a new eight-speed auto.

I’ve lost count of how many times the internet has lost it over the death of manual transmissions. I understand why—everybody’s worried that their favorite sports car will go auto-only. But as a truck guy,