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2012 Toyota Tacoma repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (25%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

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

Other (10%)

Chart based on 40 repairs.
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2012 Toyota Tacoma engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Toyota Tacoma

Engine not specified

39000 mi Engine would ping under load. Dealer did TSB reflash which helped. But it still does it. 

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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 

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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. 

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2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

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

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. 
56000 mi Dealer removed unknown wiring harness and module from Mass Air Flow system and harness. 

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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 

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2012 Toyota Tacoma Engine Problems

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