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2016 Toyota Tacoma repairs by problem area
Engine (6%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (34%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 35 repairs.
2016 Toyota Tacoma repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (77%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 20167000 mi | My Tacoma's automatic transmission began to slip between gears. Found some research online suggesting that they were delivered low on transmission fluid from the factory. Took it in and sure enough was 2 quarts low. Seems to have fixed | ||
| Oct 201616000 mi | Transmission was still slipping a bit. Turns out there was a software update that needed to be done. Shifts way smoother and gas is more responsive after update. Tailgate "lowering hinge" broke Creaking Noise coming from front right suspension. REmoved and replaced front right strut absorber assembly, support assembly, retainer cushion, cushion, shock ab, fitting kit | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 202045500 mi | Gear shift sticks, causing no drive or reverse indication, and no manual downshift. Replaced the PRNDL switch. Fixed the problem | ||
2016 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Mar 201712000 mi | Replace under warranty the passenger door seal. | ||
| Jun 201715300 mi | Replace undersized headliner. | ||
2016 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016 | Truck exchanged for a V6 because dealer didn't realize that no tow package is available or recommended for the four-cylinder. | ||
2016 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Alberta, Canada Jul 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201840920 miC $420 | Sensor for the automatic stability control failed | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Arkansas, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2016 | glue holding hood was not bound . Hood vibrated while the truck was in motion . After fix it is better but still not right. | ||
| Aug 20162000 mi | Reflash the ECM for transmission problems. a Toyota TSB I glued the hood myself to fix the vibrating hood problem . | ||
| Apr 20176000 mi | Had a second transmission ECU reflashed for shifting problems . truck shifts good now . | ||
| May 201814000 mi | howling noise cancellation bushing install | ||
2016 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Toyota Tacoma in Hawaii, United States Feb 2017 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 20179500 mi | Driving on the freeway and pressed accelerator and lost all power. Engine sputtered like water in gas tank but eventually got worse. Made it to the dealer and they replaced the crank sensor that was faulty. All under warranty but had to be in the shop for 2 days since it failed on a Saturday. | ||
2016 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Hawaii, United States Nov 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Sep 201728000 miUS $100 | front end alignment | ||
| Nov 201729000 miUS $200 | Needed front end alignment | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Arizona, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 20162300 mi | vehicle surges when stopped and light brake pedal | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Florida, United States Nov 2015 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Mar 20163000 mi | Foam glue attaching hood to metal sub frame separated in many areas, which allowed hood to flex under wind pressure. | ||
| Sep 20169000 mi | Foam glue attaching external hood panel to hood frame was failing, allowing flex & vibration. Toyota replaced hood. New hood has same issue, I pointed this out to the body shop after it was installed. A future replacement will be necessary. | ||
| Aug 201718500 mi | Crankshaft positioning sensor failure (prior to recall being issued). Caused truck to run extremely rough and not properly change gears or accelerate/decelerate. Had to be towed to dealer, was provided a rental, and wait for replacement part to be issued. | ||
| Sep 201720000 miUS $150 | Battery quit after only 2 years with no signs of trouble leading up to the failure. Replaced with a new battery. | ||
| Dec 201723000 mi | Constant squeaking from rear suspension. Was told this was due to faulty bushings and that a bulletin had been issued. Replacement parts not yet available. Dealer lubricated the bushings to reduce noise. Functionality not affected. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201725000 mi | Leaking left rear brake Transfer case leaking. Steering rack replaced | ||
| Jun 201839000 miUS $120 | Battery failure. Battery replaced. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Michigan, United States Dec 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| May 20161000 mi | Blind spot monitoring and QI phone charger not working. had repaired | ||
| Aug 20165000 mi | Software update to correct shifting issues. Truck would constantly be searching for gears at highway speeds. Blind spot monitoring system only working intermittingly. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States Nov 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 20163000 mi | Cold start, transmission would lag when shifting from reverse to drive. truck would lurch forward. Known issue on forums, transmission fluid was 1/2 quart low | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Oregon, United States Apr 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 20163000 mi | Driver and passenger windows were rattling. Went to dealer they couldn't replicate. I made a video to prove but trade in my truck few days later. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2016 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Dec 20165000 mi | Blind side monitor | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in South Dakota, United States Nov 2015 - May 2018 | |||
| May 20162100 mi | Hard shifting 1st to 2nd gear. Replaced transmission. | ||
2016 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Idaho, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 201817000 mi | Engine seems to lag on initial start, especially from 1st to 2nd gears. Issue thought to be the clutch position sensor, however the Toyota tech was unable to "duplicate the issue". Truck has been to the shop several times for the hesitation issue w/o resolution of the problem | ||
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