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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%)
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 35 repairs.
2016 Toyota Tacoma transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (100%)
Chart based on 11 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
| 7000 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 |
| 16000 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. |
| 45500 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 Crew Cab 6ft bed
278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 2000 mi | Reflash the ECM for transmission problems. a Toyota TSB |
| 6000 mi | Had a second transmission ECU reflashed for shifting problems . truck shifts good now . |
| 14000 mi | howling noise cancellation bushing install |
2016 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 25000 mi | Transfer case leaking. |
| 5000 mi | Software update to correct shifting issues. Truck would constantly be searching for gears at highway speeds. |
| 2300 mi | vehicle surges when stopped and light brake pedal |
| 2100 mi | Hard shifting 1st to 2nd gear. Replaced transmission. |
| 3000 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 |
2016 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 17000 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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