| 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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 40 repairs.
2012 Toyota Tacoma transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 16100 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. |
| 29800 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. |
2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 24000 mi US $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. |
| 30000 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. |
2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 91000 mi US $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. |
| 102000 mi US $320 |
Three u-joint replacement because Toyota doesn't mention it and no grease is added to them. |
| 52000 mi | Vibration at lower speeds |
| 68400 mi US $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. |
| 34700 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
| 58000 mi US $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. |
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