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Expensive Toyota Tacoma repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (32%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 112 repairs.
Toyota Tacoma repair cost distribution
$2500+ (18%)
$1000 - $2499 (82%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 68 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 71300 mi C $1200 |
Rock damage to an AC component and it had to be replaced and the ac recharged. |
2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 108755 mi US $685 |
Check engine light. P2442 secondary air injection pump switching valve stuck open. Replaced pump assy., valve assy., and gaskets Left front wheel bearing and hub needed to be replaced |
2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 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 |
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 |
2010 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 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. |
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. Also replaced factory base rims as they were rusting. |
| 52000 mi US $700 |
Had to replace exhaust from cat to muffler |
| 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. |
2010 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 68200 mi C $1000 |
Clutch on compressor changed |
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. |
| 220000 mi US $925 |
replaced both front wheel bearings Replaced brake pads and turned rotors |
| 223000 mi US $1050 |
replace clutch, throw out bearing and pressure plate. The throw out bearing was making a lot of noise and needed replacing so I had the clutch disc and pressure plate done at the same time...no failure just 230k miles of wear. |
2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 81920 mi C $1100 |
Compressor seized. Had to replace it. |
| 99200 mi C $360 |
Remove and replace left front lower balljoint. Alignment not included in this cost. |
| 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 Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 178000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced 4wd transfer case switch Replaced airbag spiral cable |
2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 160000 mi US $1130 |
Replaced both front wheel bearings |
| 104200 mi C $2200 |
Rear left park brake cable broken. Replaced both rear park brake cables. |
| 108260 mi C $1500 |
Front left wheel bearing and lower ball joint replaced. |
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 |
| 159000 mi US $1078 |
Drain and refill transmission, replace extension housing seal. It was starting to leak a little. I noticed a few spots on the driveway. replaced front brake rotors and pads differential fluid drain and replace |
2007 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 49600 mi C $2800 |
Transfer case replaced with new oem part. Caused by normal 4wd operation. Toyota was no help at all. I have found no history of this online. |
2007 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 75420 mi C $1300 |
Front drivers wheel bearing plus hub replaced |
| 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 |
| 144000 mi US $500 |
Replaced drivers side wheel bearing. |
| 161000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced slipping clutch and chirping throw-out bearing. Added short throw shifter and input shaft sleeve to pro-long the life of the latter. |
| 167000 mi US $250 |
Passenger side wheel bearing replaced |
| 170000 mi US $250 |
Frame replaced under new extended warranty Replaced shocks 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 Rear leave springs replaced and kit added to prevent extra wear. This is a known Tacoma problem. |
2007 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 115000 mi US $3800 |
Additional damage from February collision. Additional damage from February collision. |
2007 Toyota Tacoma 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 53300 mi US $1400 |
Replace front wheel bearings |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 89000 mi US $1100 |
Had faulty A/C evaporator replaced which required removing dash. |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 54960 mi C $500 |
Had ECP warranty (now ended) cover timing chain inspection cover gasket replacement. They diagnosed sticking caliper, had to replace caliper, pads and rotors |
| 60760 mi C $1250 |
Noisy A/C - Magnetic clutch failed and was replaced. Squeaky leaf springs. Kit installed |
| 165000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced Frozen intermediate shaft on the steering shaft. Replaced exhaust gaskets (3) and muffler |
| 82800 mi US $400 |
Alternator bearing worn, required replacement. |
| 93500 mi US $1300 |
A/C Compressor failed. Entire system replacement required. |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 167000 mi US $400 |
Alternator bad. It took the battery down with it. It was $150 for a rebuilt generic alternator. The OEM Denso part would have cost just over $200. A generic new battery was $120. The rest was labor and tax. |
| 173000 mi US $1400 |
Oil leak from timing chain cover. Common problem to this engine. Often misdiagnosed as a leaking power Steering pump. |
| 174000 mi US $1300 |
3rd Member (differential) noisy at certain speeds. Ordered new unit from East Coast Gear Supply for $665. Mechanic replaced unit. |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 97000 mi US $160 |
Front Brake pad replacement Shocks worn out, front & rear replaced with Bilstein 5100s Preventative battery replacement (5 years old) |
| 101000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced front driver side and passenger side wheel bearings |
| 103000 mi US $3000 |
Toyota extended warranty frame replacement and owner selected other repairs. |
| 121000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced leaking power steering rack with rebuilt OEM unit. |
| 128200 mi US $200 |
Cruise Control stopped working |
| 129300 mi US $300 |
Cruise control switch stopped working. Cost is for OEM replacement and installation labor. Update: it broke again. I'm about to return it next week as they think maybe the brake controller is causing the problem. |
| 145000 mi US $278 |
Valve covers leaking on both sides. Shop replaced seals. Tie rod end became damaged. It was replaced. Rack and pinion assembly had rusted out and needed replacement. Shop performed replacement and alignment. Both front bearings were in need of replacement. The front of the vehicle was experiencing severe vibrations. It was determined that the combination of had bearings, bent tie rod, and rusted out and loose rack and pinion were causing the vibrations. Vibrations were felt during acceleration. It was determined the carrier bearing for the driveshaft and the rearmost driveshaft U-joint required replacement. All of these parts were replaced. Bushings on both of the front lower control arms had worn out. Both LCAs were replaced. To fix the cruise control, I replaced the steering clock spring. |
| 102900 mi US $1000 |
R front wheel bearing |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 138000 mi US $1200 |
Wheel bearings front 4x4 |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 112220 mi C $550 |
outer tie rod on RH side required replacing. RH front brake caliper seized. |
| 151900 mi C $3100 |
Steering shaft u-joint sloppy. Replaced. AC line corrosion and leak. Due to not using ac, compressor seized and required replacement. |
| 177180 mi C $1000 |
High pressure hose leak Front right wheel bearing |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
164-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 94640 mi C $250 |
Rear axle seal leaking. Only seal replaced. |
| 108500 mi C $300 |
Battery light became intermittent. Check with voltmeter to monitor. Replaced alternator with new. 1 changed previously under waranty |
| 122760 mi C $1550 |
Truck would not immediately move twice before. Bearing never made any noise! Front left (2wd) bearing seized and wheel would not rotate. Truck half in and half out of garage. Loosened bearing retaining nut and then had truck towed to a shop for bearing replacement Front brake discs corroded. Replaced calipers, rotors and pads Brake warning light and soft pedal due to low brake fluid. No external leaks so master cylinder replaced. Intermittent anti lock brake light. Shop could not confirm as light went out while at the shop. Once picked up the light comes on and goes out with most drives. |
| 125860 mi C $1100 |
Anti lock brake light came on. Dealer ordered and replaced LR speed sensor. Within 15 minutes of leaving anti lock light came on. Returned to dealer and left had rear wheel bearing was replaced. |
| 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 Transmission oil pan and fill neck corroded and leaking |
| 143220 mi C $1200 |
AC system recharged last year but no AC in the spring. Truck went into shop and would not hold vacuum this year. It was either in the dash or the compressor so we decided on the compressor. Once changed the system worked well. Goes in for a UV check for leaks next week. The compressor was changed about 10 years ago also. |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 90000 mi US $200 |
linkage between driver and passenger wipers failed. Replaced linkage. |
| 98000 mi US $400 |
Both front wheel bearings failed. Replaced both wheel bearing assemblies, inner and outer seals. Not a bad job as long as you have access to a bearing press. Leaking crankshaft seal, pulley removed and seal replaced. |
| 125400 mi US $3300 |
Crankshaft seal failed. Caliper pistons seized on right front and left front calipers. Required replacement of both front calipers and rotors. Fan blower motor and resistor pack failed. |
| 134000 mi US $1300 |
A/C Compressor failed, required new compressor/condenser and drier. |
| 94000 mi US $2800 |
AC doesn't work at all. All major parts must be replaced. Nationwide back order. |
| 107000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced compressor, evaporator, condenser, evacuation and refill. Total success! |
| 140000 mi US $1780 |
Repeat of prior left wheel bearing replacement from 2013 in New Mexico. LoCal NJ dealer replaced both front hubs and bearings. |
| 144200 mi US $350 |
Frame perforated by rust inspire to frame anti corrosion spraying. Toyota frame recall. Entire frame of vehicle replaced |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 49600 mi C $2200 |
AC compressor seized solid. Have owned 3 Tacos - this is the last. Really CHEAP build! Extensive frame rust year 3, under hood rust, rotted light sockets, paint chips, peeling trim, worn seat surfaces, corroding rims, warped rotors... SOLD! |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 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 |
Changed the alternator and battery . Check engine light came on indicating my Oxugen sensor was bad or catalytic converter. |
| 119000 mi US $1300 |
Front driver wheel bearing went out. Was completely replace and fixed. |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 50000 mi US $100 |
HVAC clutch broke. Dealer wanted to replace just broken part for $1000, part + labor. |
| 50000 mi US $1300 |
Local shop found clutch and new OEM compressor for much less and replaced both. Odd and expensive thing to break with <50,000 miles. |
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 |
| 170000 mi US $350 |
Parking brake was rusted and seized. Had to be replaced. |
2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 131000 mi US $2000 |
Left rear axle seal leaking both front lower ball joints badly worn steering bushing badly worn, with slop |
2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 180300 mi US $119 |
replace dead battery |
| 210000 mi US $715 |
new radiator installed |
| 229000 mi US $1100 |
harmonic balancer |
2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 134000 mi US $1400 |
Water pump leaking and other seals |
| 136000 mi US $300 |
Air compressor seized had to be repaired |
2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 183830 mi C $1000 |
Idler pulley on AC belt drive was squeeky; suspected imminent bearing failure. Pulley was replaced, along with all 3 accessory belts. Steering felt loose, and some clunking heard when driving over bumpy road. Replaced tie-rod ends, and one steering rack bushing. |
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, rear brakes, replace parking brake, rear axle seals |
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 102000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced water pump |
2002 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 121300 mi US $300 |
Parking brake release lever seized on right rear drum brake. Protective boot damaged or missing. Lever was lubricated and boot was replaced. |
| 122200 mi US $1300 |
A/C compressor failing & replaced. 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
| 205900 mi US $1185 |
Replaced muffler & tailpipe. |
| 219000 mi US $3522 |
Rebuild steering and front end as needed; new rack & pinion, ball joints, tie rod ends. Rebuild transmission and clutch. |
2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
142-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 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. |
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 |
2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 175000 mi US $1300 |
Steering was tight with vibration and whining. Replaced rack and pinion due to leak. |
| 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 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. |
| 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. |
| 322400 mi C $750 |
trailer wiring / module shorted, tail lights not working. rewired from dash to tail lights. |
2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 170500 mi C $1200 |
replaced front wheel bearings, timing belt, waterpump |
| 186400 mi C $340 |
NEW SHOCKS |
| 190960 mi C $400 |
cable in brake broke |
| 195300 mi C $400 |
Replaced worn front shocks, preventively replaced all hoses, went on 2000k trip, ran beautifully |
2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 175800 mi US $1500 |
replaced front and rear bumpers. Truck could not pass inspection given the condition of the old ones. Completely rusted out |
2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 175000 mi US $1000 |
Rough ride |
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
| 155500 mi US $5600 |
Transmission noise, replaced tranny for about 3000 bucks Steering rack making noise, was leaking, was replaced for about 1800 bucks Shocks were worn out and one shock in the rear was leaking. Ride quality was pretty rough. |
| 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. control arm bushings cracked, needed new upper control arms because the bushings aren't sold separately |
2000 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 182500 mi US $1100 |
Replaced worn power steering pump and re-clamped leaking fluid lines. |
| 187000 mi US $1000 |
Replace radiator Replace evaporative emissions canister |
1999 Toyota Tacoma
Engine not specified
| 165000 mi US $1700 |
Water pump replaced |
| 238000 mi US $1400 |
Tie rod ends and shocks were worn out. |
1999 Toyota Tacoma 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 173000 mi US $298 |
Replaced starter at 173,000 miles |
| 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 |
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