Imagine cutting a check for a brand-new Toyota Tacoma and having its transmission kick the bucket before the first oil change, mid-merge, trailer in tow, on a busy highway on-ramp. For some owners of early 2024 Tacomas, that sort of worst-case scenario is a legitimate concern. While the majority of Tacomas built to date remain unaffected, thousands of early production units fall into a specific VIN range that puts drivers at risk of potential transmission failure from a vehicle whose reputation for reliability was purchased at a premium.
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