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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.
2012 Toyota Tacoma repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 36 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
| Toyota Tacoma in New York, United States Mar 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jun 201739000 mi | Engine would ping under load. Dealer did TSB reflash which helped. But it still does it. | ||
2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Quebec, Canada May 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Sep 201312400 mi | Windshield replaced under warranty. At speeds above 100 km/h and temperatures below 20°C and/or high face wind conditions, had a loud buzz (like a mosquito in your ear amplified 1000 times). Caused by finition molding around windshield. Service bulletin. | ||
2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Toyota Tacoma in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Feb 201316100 mi | Clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, throw out bearing and Slave cylinder replaced. Clutch was slipping and it was discovered that the boot on the slave cylinder was letting moisture in and not allowing the clutch to disengage. | ||
| Oct 201329800 mi | Clutch pedal and master cylinder replaced. Clutch pedal was squeaky and I was told there was a tsb to replace those parts which changed how the clutch pedal felt (improved) and the angle of it. | ||
| Nov 201330400 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. | ||
2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2018 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 2018988000 miUS $556 | Replace Front Caliper, Rotors, and Pads | ||
| Mar 2021122000 miUS $385 | Replace rear drums/shoes | ||
2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Colorado, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013US $109 | Vibration and roar from drive train. Carrier bearing was adjusted, and u-joints checked. Roaring has become worse, vibration was somewhat abated, but still there. Dealer refuses to look further into problem until it worsens. | ||
| Jun 201330000 mi | Roaring and vibration. Drive shaft was replaced, and was told it was something to do with the propeller on the shaft. Although the problem was solved, it took two trips to the dealer, and about 8 thousand miles for them to isolate the issue. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Delaware, United States Mar 2012 - Aug 2017 | |||
| May 201324700 mi | Rear passenger headrest mounting support broken. | ||
| Apr 2017108755 miUS $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 | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Alberta, Canada Mar 2012 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jul 201332000 miC $125 | Broken Suspension arm and Cam | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in North Carolina, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201775000 miUS $825 | Replaced original Bridgestone tires (Lasted 75,000 miles) with Michelin Defender LTX | ||
| May 201784000 mi | Replaced front brake pads and rotated tires | ||
| Apr 2022180000 miUS $265 | Installed drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads. | ||
2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Vermont, United States Apr 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Dec 201215000 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. failure of supercharger cooling hose connector to rest of engine. ongoing problem, this is the 4th repair attempt. finally discovered pinhole in hose. | ||
| Feb 201432300 miUS $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 | ||
| Dec 201436000 miUS $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 RWD
| Toyota Tacoma in Arizona, United States May 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 201699000 miUS $80 | calipers sticking, squeal. fixed temporarily and came back. shop blames cheap brakes that are 14 mos old | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 20121500 mi | 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. 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. | ||
2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Arkansas, United States Oct 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Feb 201891000 miUS $200 | Front u-joint on rear driveshaft. I have no proof, but I think they did not grease this u-joint when I took it in for service. The front joint is difficult to reach with a grease gun, and it was dry with powder rust. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in California, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2022102000 miUS $320 | Three u-joint replacement because Toyota doesn't mention it and no grease is added to them. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Massachusetts, United States May 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201752000 mi | Vibration at lower speeds | ||
| Jun 201754000 miUS $295 | Occasional pulling to right upon braking, found slides frozen and outer pad worn more than the others. Replaced pads and turned rotors. | ||
| Sep 201756000 mi | Dealer removed unknown wiring harness and module from Mass Air Flow system and harness. | ||
| Jun 201863000 miUS $82 | Removed and disassembled heater control and reinstalled air flow control. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Minnesota, United States Jan 2016 - Nov 2024 | |||
| Mar 201839227 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 | ||
| May 202272979 miUS $288 | Oil pressure switch failed. Oil soaked the engine causing the belt to need replacement as well. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Nov 201368400 miUS $300 | Bad u-joint on driveshaft at transmission yoke. Noticed slop in driveshaft carrier bearing while checking everything out. Carrier bearing wasn't bad, but replaced anyway. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in New Jersey, United States May 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jan 201427700 mi | Black rubber seal on roof fell off the passenger side. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201434700 mi | Front differential and u bolts replaced. Truck was making banging noises during acceleration rnrn34,890 miles | ||
2012 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Toyota Tacoma in Ohio, United States Oct 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 201458000 miUS $800 | Mechanical clutch failure. Replaced clutch and throw-out bearing. Springs holding clutch plate against flywheel weaken, causing clutch to slip. Known problem with 4 cyl Tacoma with LuK clutch. Aisin clutch unaffected. TSB, but out of warranty. | ||
2012 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Maine, United States Aug 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Oct 201332000 mi | The boot around the stick shift has detached from the base. | ||
| Oct 201461200 mi | My wife used glue and felt and fixed the shifter boot. Each time the dealer repaired it, it did not last 24 hrs. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Michigan, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Oct 201692800 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 | ||
| Nov 2017122000 miUS $1200 | Clutch plate. Reglazed the flywheel | ||
2012 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Tennessee, United States Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Mar 201454000 miUS $300 | Driver's door hinge snapped. | ||
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