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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%)

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2012 Toyota Tacoma electrical repair cost distribution

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2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD

30400 mi Main air bag computer failed, and airbag light came on. Took the dealer 3 days to fix it, as Toyota's parts catalog listed the wrong part number for my truck. 

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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 broke brake light switch when slipping with foot off clutch in snowy conditions and got foot stuck under brake pedal. switch $30, labor 1.5 hours to drill out and re-install. triggered ABS and traction control malfunction as well. 

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2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Diagnosed Entune traffic application not working. Same issue seen in the Prius. Diagnosed as Entune extension module antenna. Needed to cotact Toyota Engineering to get approval to repair. Waiting on part. 

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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

63000 mi

US $82
Removed and disassembled heater control and reinstalled air flow control. 

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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

92800 mi AC compressor died. Kept trying to turn on and the engine was chugging when it did that. They replaced the whole unit. Compressor and the AC clutch. The Service manager did not see a real problem with the clutch. replaced it as a precaution 

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2012 Toyota Tacoma Electrical Problems

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