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Toyota Tacoma repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 850 repairs.
Toyota Tacoma engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 200 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2020 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 6100 mi | recall replace fuel pump required dropping fuel tank |
2019 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 5000 mi | and air box rattles when cold outside |
2017 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 12500 mi | Vacuum pump |
| 13145 mi | Replacement of fuel pump because of a clicking/ticking/chirping noise. Noise slowly returned after about 4 weeks. |
2017 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 25000 mi | High pressure fuel pump recall/repair. Identified by myself, took to the dealer for diagnosis and replacement. Took a week to ship the part to the dealer, vehicle was drive-able during this time. |
| 40300 mi C $800 |
The rear water bypass had a fine hair-like crack that leaked coolant. It was a slow leak and was only evident upon checking the underside of the engine. The rear water bypass was replaced (This rear water bypass repair is not covered by the power train warranty) with a new one, however, after a month of driving, the engine has overheated and when I checked the coolant in the reservoir, it was empty. The next day, I returned it to the dealership and the mechanic told me that due to the engine overheating, it might now have blown the cylinder head gasket. The mechanic showed me the coolant residue where he suspects is coming from. Due to the on going coolant leak issue, I just sold the tacoma to the dealership before the powertrain warranty expires and ordered a new one. :=) |
2017 Toyota Tacoma 4-door
6-cylinder automated manual AWD
| 58000 mi US $5 |
Muffler shield bolt wore thru shield material. Purchased new bolts/nuts and SS washers to fill hole. |
2016 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 9500 mi | Driving on the freeway and pressed accelerator and lost all power. Engine sputtered like water in gas tank but eventually got worse. Made it to the dealer and they replaced the crank sensor that was faulty. All under warranty but had to be in the shop for 2 days since it failed on a Saturday. |
2016 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 18500 mi | Crankshaft positioning sensor failure (prior to recall being issued). Caused truck to run extremely rough and not properly change gears or accelerate/decelerate. Had to be towed to dealer, was provided a rental, and wait for replacement part to be issued. |
2013 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 15000 mi US $160 |
plugged catalytic converter |
2013 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 85000 mi US $250 |
Spark plugs, filters, oil change |
| 3300 mi | Knocking noises on cold start/warm up phase of engine. |
| 10100 mi | Persistent engine knock/piston slap noises. Dealer says normal condition on this model. My 2006 Tacoma with same engine and transmission had none of these noises. |
2013 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 37000 mi | Metallic tapping noise coming from engine at idle and under load at very low RPM. They reflashed the ECU. Probably a TSB for running too lean. Noise is gone. |
2013 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 34000 mi | Loud screeching sound from an accessory belt pulley. Toyota lubed it, and it went away for couple weeks. |
| 34700 mi | Screeching pulley. The next time I left it all day. They cleaned off the front of the motor from all the lube they sprayed before, then they couldn't locate which idler pulley is making the noise because the water lubed it good enough to stop squeaking. |
| 8000 mi | Knocking developed after move from WI to FL. Had to use 89 octane gas. Dealer had a TSB about the problem, something about the heat and humidity in FL. ECU re-flash seems to solve it. |
| 36000 mi | Noticed engine noise during heavy acceleration during hot weather. A TSB was issued for this problem . ECU was reprogrammed for better ignition performance. |
| 39000 mi | Engine would ping under load. Dealer did TSB reflash which helped. But it still does it. |
2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 108000 mi US $1862 |
Check engine light. P2442 secondary air injection pump switching valve stuck open. Replaced pump assy., valve assy., and gaskets |
2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 15000 mi | failure of supercharger cooling hose connector to rest of engine. ongoing problem, this is the 4th repair attempt. finally discovered pinhole in hose. |
| 32300 mi US $2300 |
clutch went. Replaced it with URD ceramic stage 3 unit. Labor and cost above include a 33k service with all fluids, belts etc changed |
| 36000 mi US $50 |
misfire blew off a vacuum cap on supercharger caused check engine light to come on. |
2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 56000 mi | Dealer removed unknown wiring harness and module from Mass Air Flow system and harness. |
| 39227 mi | CEL and Trac lights illuminated. Codes P2440 and P2442 - Secondary Air Injection System switching valve stuck open banks 1 and 2. Dealer replaced: Part number - Description 2571031022 - Valve Assembly 176130P010 - Cover, Air Pump 176100W020 - Pump Assembly 1737731010 - Gasket, Air tube 1737650010 - Gasket, Air tube All parts were replaced free of charge per TSB-0333017 |
| 72979 mi US $288 |
Oil pressure switch failed. Oil soaked the engine causing the belt to need replacement as well. |
2012 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 122000 mi US $1200 |
Clutch plate. Reglazed the flywheel |
2011 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 61000 mi US $100 |
serpentine belt replacement |
2010 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 52000 mi US $338 |
Replaced radiator |
2010 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 48000 mi US $300 |
Exhaust leak. Welded and fixed. |
| 52000 mi US $700 |
Had to replace exhaust from cat to muffler |
2010 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 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. |
| 99200 mi US $45 |
Need to replace noisey idler pulley above the ac compressor. |
| 102800 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 |
2010 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 53000 mi | Clutch slips going into fourth when its cold outside. |
2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 108000 mi US $700 |
heat was not coming up to temperature, diagnoised as a bad water pump. Heater core was 50% clogged. Was removed and replaced. |
| 34000 mi US $35 |
Idler pulley bearing was noisy. Happens because of offroading in dirt/mud. Bearing is unsealed from factory. Replaced with sealed bearing. |
2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 27000 mi US $1400 |
Clutch was slipping, due to unknown reasons, possibly including misuse/abuse from first owner. Drivetrain under warranty (excludes wear items). Clutch was determined to be free from defects. |
2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 104780 mi C $200 |
Performed an injector and induction service (cleaning) to try to get rid of backfiring. It did not fix the issue |
2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 47700 mi C $180 |
upstrem O-2 sensor failure...engine light on, replacement sensor $180.00 an installed myself |
2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 10000 mi | Transmission shifted incorrectly. Truck computer reflashed, problem corrected. |
| 156000 mi US $150 |
Heat shield mount had rusted through causing heat shield to rattle at certain speeds |
2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 89880 mi C $170 |
Needed the fan belt replaced |
2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 22000 mi | Valves rattle with 87 octane fuel, all brands. Dealer cleaned throttle body. Had to use higher mid grade. |
| 111000 mi US $850 |
Preventively replaced radiator and supportive hoses |
2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 189000 mi US $300 |
Rusted exhaust clamp, gasket, and bracket. Patched small hole, done. |
2009 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 110000 mi | Replaced radiator, hoses, thermostat and new antifreeze. Slight smell of antifreeze - most people wouldn't have noticed. |
2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 112000 mi US $800 |
Leaking water pump replaced. |
2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 138000 mi | sometimes after my pickup is driven a short distance (less than a mile) and shut off it will not start again for about 30min. it will start and run about 1-2 seconds and die. you can let it set for 30-40 minutes and it will do fine. no CEL or codes. |
2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 102300 mi C $95 |
Exhaust flange |
2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 90000 mi US $180 |
Check engine light - maint check. Replaced trans fluid |
2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 270000 mi US $450 |
Idler pulleys were making a whining noise. All 3 were replaced. |
2008 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 29000 mi US $200 |
Air/Fuel ratio sensor went bad - replaced by me with Denso sensor from Advance Auto. |
2007 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 20000 mi | Replaced Radiator cap & refilled overflow tank. Radiator cap was leaking. |
2007 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 20300 mi US $225 |
Two relays for the fuel pump replaced. Only 19,600 mi. so needless to say, I put up a fight (No longer under warranty, more that 36 months old). They charged me for parts only $225, no labor charge. |
2007 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 90000 mi US $50 |
Oil spark plugs, rear end fluid change |
2007 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 35000 mi US $550 |
The main serpintine belt snapped. |
| 109000 mi US $50 |
Seized idler pully |
| 138000 mi US $500 |
Tip of sparkplug melted off causing engine missfire and melting head to plug. Threads were stripped on removal requiring a sleeve. Cause of detonation could not be determined without removing heads, which would have been $2500 |
| 170000 mi US $250 |
Leak from timing cover |
| 170000 mi US $700 |
Bad coil and misfiring. Spark plug welded in head required sleeve. Happened immediately after frame replacement. |
2007 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 110700 mi US $1500 |
Timing chain cover leakage |
| 66000 mi | Went in for recall, found leak in water pump so they replaced it. |
2007 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 53600 mi C $59 |
Could not remove dip stick. Replaced and tube cleanes and lubricated |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 61380 mi C $40 |
Leak in exhaust between flanges on passenger side rear flange of header pipe. Cut out flanges and welded in small new section of pipe. Cheaper repair alternative than replacing either pipe section, which are still in excellent shape. |
| 67580 mi C $220 |
replaced muffler and tailpipe as one assembly |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 134000 mi US $968 |
Catalytic converter replaced. |
| 135000 mi US $928 |
The bank one catalytic converter failed. OBII code was P0420. My mechanic confirmed that the cat was not working. I had to replace the Bank two converter about a month earlier. |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 76600 mi US $200 |
Crank shaft oil seal leak, Seal replaced with new one. Oil would leak out above 2000 rpm...a little leak makes a big mess. I only lost a bit of oil but it would fling over entire engine. |
| 54960 mi C $500 |
Had ECP warranty (now ended) cover timing chain inspection cover gasket replacement. |
| 122800 mi US $80 |
The lower idler pulley for the serpentine belt had a bearing seize. I had to replace the pulley. |
| 136500 mi US $72 |
Bad Oxygen Sensor Replaced. |
| 165000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced exhaust gaskets (3) and muffler |
| 86300 mi | Catalytic convertor heat shield loose. We used a worm drive clamp to reinstall. |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 150000 mi US $100 |
Rusty exhaust connector, replaced with piece of pipe welding in place. |
| 63000 mi US $60 |
Exhaust system vibration. Rusted out bolt on cat converter cover allowed shield to vibrate, very noisy at certain RPM's. Drilled out and replaced bolt. |
| 65000 mi US $14 |
Check engine line came on, hooked up reader and determined problem was vacuum leak. Narrowed down to gas tank gasket and gas fill cap. Replaced gas cap. Problem solved. |
| 67300 mi | Check engine light came on. Have not yet attempted to diagnose. |
| 67000 mi | CEL Diagnostic code turned out to be vacuum leak related, possibly caused by gas tank cap. Reset the code and it has not come back. |
| 69000 mi | Check engine light came on again. No diagnosis as of yet. |
| 70000 mi | Check engine light was cleared and has not come back on for more than a month now. It did not clear itself, had to use a scan tool. Same MIL code as before, so I inspected the rubber gasket around the gas cap. It looked a little shrunken but apparently is still okay. |
| 70550 mi | Replaced gas cap again. Rubber gasket on cap had shrunk, setting off MIL. |
| 72000 mi | Check Engine Light. Checked with code reader. Indicated either purge canister solenoid valve or leak at gas cap gasket. Cleared code and has not come back in just over 400 miles as of now. |
| 72000 mi US $24 |
Code came back. Cleared the code and replaced the gas cap again, this time with a Toyota OEM part. Next time will replace just the rubber gasket on the gas cap, at a cost of about $11.00. These rubber gaskets shrink and cause a CEL on a fairly regular basis. |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 146000 mi US $345 |
water pump, thermostat, serp belt, tensioner, idlers, rad hoses, heater hoses, 4 other small coolant hoses (10 hoses in all), two gals of 50/50 antifreeze. |
| 173000 mi US $1400 |
Oil leak from timing chain cover. Common problem to this engine. Often misdiagnosed as a leaking power Steering pump. |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 145000 mi US $3706 |
Valve covers leaking on both sides. Shop replaced seals. |
| 12167 mi | TSB # EG021-06 EXHAUST TICKING NOISE. Replace exhaust manifolds assm on LH and RH side, replace gasket |
| 148000 mi US $250 |
fluid exchange and work to isolate and quiet a vibration. |
| 149000 mi US $25 |
Evaporative system - Gas Cap causing check engine light. Air intake vibrating and causing noise. Covered by a recall. |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 95000 mi US $200 |
Hose gaskets were leaking which allowed engine oil to intrude to where spark plug coils are located. Dealer had to order part and fixed it the next day. The symptoms where a very faint smell of burning oil without any smoke from the exhaust. Couldn't figure out what the problem was. Brought it to get spark plugs changed, that's when they discovered it. |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 21000 mi US $50 |
Mechanic detected slight water pump leak. Water pump replaced under warranty with $50 deductible plus $140 for 20,000 mile service w/oil change using synthetic. |
2005 Toyota Tacoma
Engine not specified
| 138300 mi US $800 |
Oil gunk, can't get the forward timing valve to work correctly |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 91760 mi C $380 |
Replaced catalytic converters. Check engine light was on, code read for converters, replaced with used factory converters. |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
164-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 137020 mi C $70 |
Frame change and exhaust connection was just pieced together. dealer did not tell me or ask to fix. Took to another shop for repair |
| 137020 mi C $1700 |
Shop replaced engine oil pan as it had corroded enough to leak. Also changed valve cover gasket as it was part of oil leakage |
| 52000 mi | catalytic converter shield started to rattle |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 137000 mi US $36 |
Routine spark plug replacement every 30 k miles! Oh whatta feeling? |
| 144000 mi | When operating normally truck suddenly dies! Restarts dies? Does not appear to be Cat nor O2 sensor? Not fuel pump either? Not throwing a code? Repair to be made in Spring, not a daily driver. This is getting old! |
| 98000 mi US $400 |
Leaking crankshaft seal, pulley removed and seal replaced. |
| 125400 mi US $3300 |
Crankshaft seal failed. |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 93000 mi US $112 |
Engine computer failed with code P2610. Factory replacement is $2500 installed. Cost prohibitive to replace on a 9 yr old vehicle. Check engine light. Causes battery to die overnight as emissions test cycles continuously. EVAP fail. Head gasket leaking. Causing misfires in two cylinders. Dealer repair estimate is $2000+. Another cost prohibitive repair. Shocking to see big ticket repair bills on a 9 yr old truck. Toyita quality is sinking fast. |
| 185000 mi US $100 |
Check Engine Light Diagnosed as bad Catalytic Converter |
| 80000 mi US $600 |
Engine Light came on trouble codeP0430. O2 sensor and catalytic converter. |
| 85000 mi US $700 |
Have to replace the catalytic converter. Insufficient catalyst, below thresh hold. 1000k part. Aftermarket was cheaper but still had to install it myself. Warranty for emissions expires at 80000. |
| 120000 mi US $1500 |
Check engine light came on indicating my Oxugen sensor was bad or catalytic converter. |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 325000 mi US $150 |
broken serpentine belt |
| 134000 mi US $1200 |
Serpentine belt tensioner seized, breaking the belt. That threw off the other belt and got jammed in such a way that it ruined the power steering pump's front seal, wrecking the pump. Coolant was boiling so replaced thermostat as well as repairing the afrorementioned. |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
164-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 58000 mi US $600 |
Replaced idler pulleys that were making noise, and belt |
| 68000 mi US $160 |
Smoke from engine compartment, passenger side. Lasted less than 5 minutes. Afterwards periodical bad odor. Determined valve cover gasket needed to be replaced and engine cleaned. Engine light displayed, P2440 code. Engine light turned on a very cold FL morning (relative to FL of course). Code read. 2 days later engine light no longer on and has not turned on in following week. |
2004 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 120000 mi US $185 |
leak in radiator, had it replaced along with the hoses |
| 124000 mi US $80 |
engine light came on, took it to autozone to get code scanned, one of the oxygen sensors went out. Ordered the part, replaced it myself, check engine light turned off after replacement. |
| 141 mi US $113 |
Replace upstream O2 sensor due Check Engine light on and 2 codes. Replaced with Denso 234-0091 and cleared codes. I used an AutoLink AL 319 code reader for diagnosis and for clearing the codes. NOTE: I read about and saw 5 or 6 Youtube presentations about this replacement procedure and they were all very convoluted and had a number of steps that were simply not needed, like special tools, jacking up the truck, etc. NO special tools are needed. At least on my make and year Tacoma, I simply crawled under the right side of the truck (no jacking up the truck as many suggested - I have stock rims), looked where the exhaust pipe curved up towards the exhaust manifold, just before the Cat, and the O2 sensor was clearly visible and accessible. The ONLY hassle was trying to put back the connector bracket for the O2 sensor connector. I couldn't get my stubby fingers to do it! So, I zip tied it to a cool spot on the chassis. It took about an hour because of my struggle with the connector bracket but more like 40 minutes if I didn't. Also as preventative maintenance, I cleaned MAF Unit. There is a spray solution I used for this, available at an auto parts store. Just remember NOT to touch or scrape the actual sensor. From 1/25/2018 to present date 2/24/2018, Engine Check Light has not come on. |
2004 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 154000 mi US $2500 |
Manifold gasket airflow sensor needed to be replaced |
2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 109000 mi US $200 |
Oxygen Sensor (front) |
2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 134000 mi US $102 |
Replaced the air/fuel sensor. |
| 144000 mi US $465 |
Timing belt |
| 148000 mi US $200 |
Replaced ignition coils and spark plugs. Ignition coils started to fail prior to replacement. Timing was misfiring. |
| 153200 mi US $150 |
Muffler and tailpipe rusted out. Likely due to use of truck backing boat trailer into saltwater boat ramps. |
| 191000 mi US $437 |
Valve cover seal |
2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 168576 mi US $700 |
In addition I had them replace the radiator and valve cover gaskets. |
2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 170000 mi US $700 |
Remove frozen okug#1 and replace oxygen sensor |
| 210000 mi US $715 |
new radiator installed |
| 229000 mi US $1100 |
harmonic balancer |
2003 Toyota Tacoma
Engine not specified
| 125000 mi US $300 |
Loud muffler |
2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 130700 mi US $250 |
front O2 sensor replacement due to open heater. Emergency pivot bolt replacement |
| 134000 mi US $259 |
Exhaust leak in 2nd catalytic converter causing P0420 code. Dealer diagnosed leak & exhaust shop welded the pipe to close the leak. |
| 142000 mi US $200 |
Gas tank strap replaced & gas tank guard removed & discarded |
| 25000 mi | catalytic converters |
| 60000 mi US $190 |
front oxygen sensor |
| 134000 mi US $1400 |
Water pump leaking and other seals |
2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
142-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 142200 mi US $487 |
Had a leak develop on the oil pan. Don't know if I caused it doing some offroading. No significant dents, but some indentations. Replaced the oil pan and gasket. |
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 57000 mi US $600 |
charcoal cannister replaced |
| 63000 mi US $2000 |
O2 sensor, |
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
142-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 70000 mi | Replaced Oxygen Sensor |
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 105000 mi US $200 |
P0031 code, upstream oxy/fuel ratio sensor |
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 116000 mi US $400 |
evaporative gas leak (with CEL code) in filler pipe. several plastic parts had cracked. |
| 102000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced water pump |
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
142-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 218000 mi US $200 |
New muffler and tailpipe. |
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
142-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 65000 mi US $285 |
Replaced exhaust system from converter to end |
2002 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 146500 mi US $350 |
Back O2 sensor near the cat. converter |
| 157000 mi US $50 |
Back O2 sensor connect to catalytic convertor |
2002 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 118000 mi US $25 |
Check Engine Light: P0421 code, catalyst efficiency below threshold. Exhaust leak found at rear O2 sensor, incorrect gasket found from previous owner. |
| 122200 mi US $1300 |
Upper radiator hose seeping coolant. Replaced. |
| 133200 mi US $150 |
Cat-back exhaust rusted out and was replaced. |
2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
142-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 500 mi US $5 |
There was a leak at the coolent hose at the radiator. Dealer was non responsive so i fixed myself. |
| 25000 mi | water pump failure, replaced under warranty |
| 60000 mi US $250 |
AC Blower failure |
| 71500 mi US $112 |
Upstream Air/Fuel sensor heater circuit failure. Replaced Air/Fuel sensor. Badly rusted nuts that hold sensor flange to pipe were not removable by conventional means and made a simple repair very difficult. |
| 205900 mi US $1185 |
Replaced muffler & tailpipe. |
2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 214200 mi | Leaking head valve gaskets. |
| 93500 mi | Muffler replace |
| 96000 mi US $450 |
Harmonic balancer fell off crankshaft! Threw into engine bay. No other damage done. Replaced part. |
| 164000 mi US $25 |
"Check engine" light, returned code fuel system leak. No leak found. Light goes off in cold. New fuel cap did not fix. |
| 167000 mi US $450 |
Valve cover gaskets leaking oil onto exhaust manifold/smoking (replaced). Also changed PCV valve (which fixed check engine light noting fuel system leak). |
2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 169000 mi US $263 |
heat shield on catalytic converter buzzing |
| 180000 mi US $300 |
replaced aft exhaust |
| 140600 mi US $220 |
Exhaust pipe broke off just behind the catalytic converter. That area was very rusty. The mechanic removed the rusted flange and replaced the exhaust from the cat back. |
2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 133600 mi US $900 |
Muffler and tailpipe were rusted and replaced. |
2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
142-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 110674 mi US $225 |
water pump, had the thermostat replaced along with all hoses.. I bought all the parts needed from the dealer and had Toyotech in Modesto, CA install/replace everything |
2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
142-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 141000 mi US $250 |
ERG sensor at the cat |
| 166000 mi US $605 |
o2 sensor s1 b1 |
| 225000 mi US $2500 |
My engine started to expel vapor/steam from the tailpipe and after inspection diagnosed to have a coolant compression leak in cylinder #3. I presently have the engine disassembled. |
| 225000 mi US $1800 |
engine begun overheating gradually until it became necessary to troubleshoot the problem. Eventually this led to the need to remove the cylinder head which was found to have cracks between 2 valves. Decided to install a rebuilt unit. |
| 228000 mi US $1550 |
Engine begun to leak water into compression chamber of cylinder #3 and upon removal of head found cracks on cylinder head. Installed a 37000 mile used engine with new radiator, hoses filters and all necessary items to complete the repairs. |
| 165000 mi US $1700 |
Water pump replaced |
2001 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 138000 mi US $1200 |
Radiator replaced with water pump Valve cover gasket replaced |
| 207000 mi | Emissions and knock sensor |
| 160400 mi US $225 |
Timing Redone. Car wouldn't idle. Computer Reprogrammed. Idle sensor replaced. |
2001 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 77500 mi C $350 |
Check engine light came on, with an OBDII code reader I found a problem code P0136 which indicated a O2 sensor, took to garage and had it replaced all okay since then! |
| 78120 mi C $570 |
Exhaust developed hole and got unbearably loud! Exhaust replaced at local garage. Engine crank sensor failed above 3200 RPM. Engine was running fine until reaching 3200 RPM. No trouble codes or engine lights came on... but the truck would shut off when the RPM reached 3200, and continue to run again when below 3200 RPM. |
| 80000 mi US $302 |
O2 sensor in front of cat went bad |
2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 171700 mi US $130 |
replaced upstream oxygen sensor |
| 176200 mi US $60 |
Rust spot in oil pan between upper and lower halves - repaired with gasket maker. down wind O2 sensor failure Rust spot in oil pan between upper and lower halves - repaired with gasket maker, down wind O2 sensor failure. |
| 177300 mi US $500 |
Downstream Air sensor defective muffler prematurely rusted |
| 185000 mi US $190 |
ignition cylinder malfunction. unable to turn key to start apparently common problem with this era of toyota. happened in my driveway, so no need for a two. locksmith fixed the cylinder. |
| 190000 mi US $700 |
Exhaust system rust. while driving downstream catalytic converter fell off |
| 197000 mi US $475 |
another rusted out muffler |
2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 177600 mi US $545 |
Turned key and it just spun in the ignition. Removed and replaced steering column. |
| 200812 mi US $496 |
Replace radiator |
2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
142-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 92000 mi | MISFIRING CYLINDER CAUSING EMISSIONS FAILURE, SO USED CATALYTIC CLEANER TO BURN OUT CARBON |
| 96823 mi US $259 |
Muffler and other parts of system |
2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
142-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 182900 mi C $1050 |
Engine light on/ Oxygen sensors replaced |
| 268400 mi C $660 |
Muffler had a hole. Design required replacement of front pipe, muffler and tail pipe (one piece design). No universal muffler available. |
| 272800 mi | Emission light. Required Oxygen sensor#2 replacement Emission light back on. Indicates Cat converter #2 needs replacement. Engine light back on. Indicates Cat Converter #1 needs to be replaced. |
| 318240 mi C $291 |
Ignition not working. Internet indicated to install key into ignition and smack end of key with a screwdriver handle to start truck. Once home I was able to replace the ignition switch in less then 10 minutes. Dealer charge was 2 hours at $110/hour. |
| 143000 mi US $100 |
obd II scanner gave P1130 and P1135, P0171 |
2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 190000 mi US $575 |
Air Fuel Sensor and other Sensor needed replaced. |
2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 175000 mi US $100 |
Suspected failure of the emissions control valve, shop inspected and determined that it was still working. |
| 83724 mi US $565 |
Transmission mount failure. Engine motor mounts nearly gone. Replaced all three mounts. |
2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 166800 mi | Engine knocking |
| 168000 mi US $76 |
Fixed engine ping by replacing MAF Sensor |
2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 172900 mi US $100 |
upstream air/fuel sensor failure. purchased new one from dense for 100$, replaced in under one hour. |
2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 153000 mi | squeaking in power steering pulley. Ignored and it went away. Check engine light is on...its a exhaust sensor...ignoring. |
2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
142-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 295000 mi US $300 |
Radiator leak |
2000 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 166000 mi | Oil leaks fixed. Valve gaskets, spark plug tube gaskets, oil cooler gaskets |
2000 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 274000 mi US $1200 |
Thermostat failure, loss of coolant. Replaced thermostat, coolant. |
2000 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 158500 mi US $1000 |
air box outlet cracked and entirely separated from air hose going to engine intake. 700 bucks for the air box plus labor. |
2000 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 120000 mi US $200 |
O2 sensor failure. |
| 121300 mi US $250 |
Check light with code P0171. Replaced O2 sensor, spark plugs and Mass Air Sensor. |
| 120000 mi | Exhaust leak before 1st catalytic, drivers side. Vacuum Switching Valve-No cure known. Ticks loud if you use a stethoscope against the box. |
| 219000 mi | Timing Belt tensioner broke. Dealer warrantied for 12 months. Replaced Belt, tensioner and seals for free. |
| 244000 mi US $800 |
Misfire Cyl2. P300 and P302. Did full tune up and replaced all coil packs, Still misfire cyl 2. Turned out to be injector, had 6 injectors I purchased from a shop that closed. Had them replace all injectors because of the mileage. Also all belts (Freebie) as I had them and was lollygagging replacing them. |
2000 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 71000 mi US $150 |
Check engine light illuminated. After diagnosis mass airflow sensor was cleaned. |
2000 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 187000 mi US $1000 |
Replace radiator Replace evaporative emissions canister |
1999 Toyota Tacoma
Engine not specified
| 159000 mi | Misfire 1 & 3 cylinder |
| 123000 mi US $45 |
14 year old fan belt let go. |
1999 Toyota Tacoma 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 190000 mi US $650 |
Radiator Blew Up Leaked Badly required Replacement Radiator and Hoses |
| 190000 mi US $1011 |
Spark Plugs, Wires & Coil & charge AC & Belts |
1999 Toyota Tacoma 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 247000 mi US $200 |
Check engine light for EGR. Replaced EGR valve and vacuum switching valve. Also replaced accessory belts as maintenance items. |
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