| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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.
2012 Toyota Tacoma engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (33%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (56%)
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. |
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
| 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. |
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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