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2010 Toyota Tacoma repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 29 repairs.
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2010 Toyota Tacoma repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in Rhode Island, United States
Jan 2018 - Jul 2018
Jun 2018

78000 mi

US $3000
Both front wheel bearings replaced Clutch release bearing, required removal of transmission. It was a gradual thing. First I thought it was tire noise but it became a whirring, grinding noise. No huge impacts or rough service to be blamed. All fixed. Not a cheap job but a successful one. 

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2010 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Virginia, United States
Feb 2014 - Mar 2016
May 2015

52000 mi

US $338
Replaced radiator 
Jan 2016

US $184
Replaced windshield. Original one developed a pressure crack across the windshield. 

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2010 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018

48000 mi

US $300
Exhaust leak. Welded and fixed.  Also replaced factory base rims as they were rusting. 
May 2018

52000 mi

US $700
Had to replace exhaust from cat to muffler 
Jun 2021

74000 mi

US $1500
Had to replace upper and lower control arms. Also had to replace upper transmission cooler lines as they were rusted. Toyota replaced the frame due to rust issues and the lower transmission cooler lines were replaced by them at the time as they were broken removing the frame. Bumper started to rust out. Replaced the chrome bumper with aftermarket. In retrospect wish I had just spent the money to use oem parts as the replacement bumper is already rusting worse than the original. 

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2010 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2015 - Jul 2018
Sep 2015

80000 mi

US $130
Ride quality felt a bit jittery. Replaced rear shocks and also plan on replacing front strut assemblies soon too. Also totes needed balancing due to excessive shaking at highway speeds. Front strut assemblies will be replaced next in the upcoming weeks. They too are original and have a fatigued ride quality. 
Mar 2016

88000 mi

US $150
Replaced two out of the three pulleys and serpentine belt. One of the idler pulleys and the tensioner pulley were replaced. Problem was a light squeak upon startup but then it would go away. Self diagnosed the problem and performed repair. 
Jun 2016

92000 mi

US $229
Light bulbs behind the climate control were working intermittently. When you tapped the control knob it would turn on. This was repaired at the dealership and involved pulling apart the middle of the dash board. 
Oct 2016

99200 mi

US $45
Need to replace noisey idler pulley above the ac compressor. 
Jan 2017

103000 mi

US $150
Original alternator began to make pulley noise. When the belt was removed you could feel resistance in the pulley. Part replaced with a Remy reconditioned alternator 
Apr 2017

108000 mi

US $300
I replaced the clutch, pressure plate, pilot bearing, throw out bearing, and had the flywheel resurfaced. 
Toyota Tacoma in Alberta, Canada
Oct 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015

44640 mi

C $30
Windshield defrost vent on passenger side was plugged by foam installed in the vent. This caused a flow blockage. Had to remove foam with a reacher and grabber tool. 

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2010 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Oregon, United States
Apr 2017 - Jul 2022
Dec 2021

55400 mi

US $134
Hard starting. Needed a new battery. 
Apr 2022

56000 mi

US $20
Replaced burned out headlight bulb (driver side) 

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2010 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2013 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016

68200 mi

C $1000
Clutch on compressor changed 
Toyota Tacoma in Manitoba, Canada
Apr 2010 - Mar 2014
Sep 2010

2480 mi
replaced cabin fan ticking noises. 
Mar 2011

6200 mi
replaced another cabin fan due to ticking noises 
Aug 2011

8680 mi
re-sealed window that made vibration noises at 100km+. 
Apr 2013

27280 mi
Creaking noise from rear leaf spring 

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2010 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2015 - Jul 2018
Jun 2015

80000 mi
blower fan for heat and cooling made a ticking noise on low speed 
Toyota Tacoma in Georgia, United States
Dec 2016 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017

169000 mi

US $400
Finally had to replace the front brakes. 
Toyota Tacoma in Nebraska, United States
Apr 2011 - Aug 2013
Apr 2011

15056 mi
Replaced noisey blower motor 

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2010 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Sep 2013 - Aug 2016
Jun 2016

162000 mi

US $40
Replacement of headlight 
Toyota Tacoma in New York, United States
Apr 2013 - Dec 2013
Sep 2013

53000 mi
Clutch slips going into fourth when its cold outside. 

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