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Toyota Tacoma repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (3%)

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Toyota Tacoma electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (51%)

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Chart based on 145 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2021 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

4000 mi GPS blanked out all stored info and would not allow destination to be set.s Microphone inoperable. 

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2020 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

6000 mi Wireless charging pad warped and had to be replaced 
27500 mi Anti Collision Sensor was Alerting and wouldn't allow adaptive cruise control to be engaged. (Standard Cruise Control was functional) 

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2018 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

6000 mi Recall for forward collision prevention system 

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2017 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

7000 mi Entune update. Not receiving texts from iPhone 

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2017 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

6820 mi Front right dash speaker was rattling. It had a broken clip. A new speaker was ordered and when it came in, replaced. 
3000 mi Right side temp control knob hard to turn. New knob on order. 

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2017 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

7000 mi LED foglights (factory) burnt out, replaced under warranty. 

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2016 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

5000 mi Blind side monitor 
39000 mi

US $120
Battery failure. Battery replaced. 
1000 mi Blind spot monitoring and QI phone charger not working. had repaired 
5000 mi Blind spot monitoring system only working intermittingly. 
20000 mi

US $150
Battery quit after only 2 years with no signs of trouble leading up to the failure. Replaced with a new battery. 

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2015 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

28000 mi The A/C Button Light was flashing. It did it for a couple of weeks, and then when the flashing started the A/C would stop. I had to help them diagnose by using (2) autoforum feedback suggestions. The flashing light was diagnostic, but the Toyota AutoNation dealership did not want to make the diagnosis. I had to use the autoforum feedback and create an e-mail and send it to the service writer to start a written record of the bullshit. The problem was intermittent at first and they would not address it because they couldn't re-create it. The problem arrived 2 months before the warranty ran out - and then it turned out that the A/C compressor had failed along with the sensor. They had to get parts from a dealership in Jacksonville, that dragged the mess out for another 3 days. I am so grateful for autoforums and e-mail to stop the utter rape that dealerships try to get away with. 

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2015 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

71300 mi

C $1200
Rock damage to an AC component and it had to be replaced and the ac recharged. 
113000 mi

US $370
HVAC blower motor and resistor pack. 

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2015 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD

25500 mi

US $14
Magnetic clutch relay 

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2015 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

20000 mi Dealer replaced defective TPMS sensor TPMS light on the dash randomly illuminates (indicating a problem) when there is no problem. Because the light was not lit when I visited the dealer they said there was nothing they could do to repair it. 
59000 mi

US $75
Replaced the heater blower motor resistor and electrical connector plug. A common problem with Tacomas. The resistor connector overheats and the blower motor will only operate on high speed. Toyota has superseded the resistor and connector to a new design to correct the problem. 

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2014 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

37000 mi

US $100
Replaced battery 

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2014 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD

11000 mi Infotainment system would shut down and then restart. Phone would lose Bluetooth connection. Dealer updated firmware in Entune system 
19000 mi Poor radio reception. Dealer replaced antenna and connections under warranty (end of new vehicle warranty). Infotainment system locked up. Dealer reflashed head unit again 

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2013 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

46934 mi

US $943
A/C compressor clutch failed. According to mechanic, clutch not available except as part of entire compressor. Replaced compressor. 

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2013 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

11998 mi

US $9
autostart drains the battery in four pr 5 days if not driven, tail light circuit board failed, battery replaced in 300 miles 

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2013 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

34200 mi Interermittent wipers would occasionally not be intermittent. (Continuous wiping) While this would happen the wipers would not stop at the bottem, but would start back up then stop. Problem was not fixed because dealer could not replicate. 
55000 mi

US $105
No crank condition, diagnosed failed battery. Replaced with new Interstate battery. OEM battery lasted 5yrs from original in-service date. 

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2013 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

24466 mi

C $107
AC compressor replace. (under extension warranty. still cost me C$107.29) 
30814 mi

C $41
Blower motor control module / resistor replace. 
31523 mi

C $43
Radio antenna broke. 

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2013 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

171700 mi

US $832
Alternator bad. Replaced with rebuilt alternator, had to replace battery at same time. 

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2013 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

42000 mi It needed a battery 

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2013 Toyota Tacoma 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

27000 mi usb port loose 

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2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD

30400 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. 

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2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

15000 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. 

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2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

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. 

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2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

63000 mi

US $82
Removed and disassembled heater control and reinstalled air flow control. 

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2012 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

92800 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 

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2011 Toyota Tacoma

Engine not specified

10000 mi HVAC blower motor made noise on low. Replaced it. 

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2011 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD

104000 mi

US $300
Replaced Clockspring in steering wheel 

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2011 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

2900 mi Blower motor making squeaking noises. They cleaned it out, claimed it was fixed and then the problem reappeared after 2 days. 

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2011 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

18660 mi Replaced noisy heater fan - common issue on this truck even on 2011 model 

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2011 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

9800 mi Fan replacement. It was making noises at low speed. 
15000 mi CD player failed, reading disc 1, track 1 and 1'99". Removed all cds, cycled truck on and off, problem persisted. Replaced single CD, cycle truck on and off, CD audio system appears to be working normally again. 
55300 mi

US $50
bad blower motor. Replaced blower motor 
8200 mi Blower motor for cabin ventilation squeaked or chirped at low speeds 
49500 mi Driver door not locking/unlocking with key fob or door switch. Actuator failure (common issue apparently) needed to be replaced. 

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2011 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

10000 mi Fan blower fixed, oil change. 

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2011 Toyota Tacoma 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

19000 mi pinched trailer accessory wiring between frame and gas tank. 

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2011 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

8000 mi blower motor noisy replaced 

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2010 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

44640 mi

C $30
Windshield defrost vent on passenger side was plugged by foam installed in the vent. This caused a flow blockage. Had to remove foam with a reacher and grabber tool. 
92000 mi

US $229
Light bulbs behind the climate control were working intermittently. When you tapped the control knob it would turn on. This was repaired at the dealership and involved pulling apart the middle of the dash board. 

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2010 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

55400 mi

US $134
Hard starting. Needed a new battery. 
56000 mi

US $20
Replaced burned out headlight bulb (driver side) 

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2010 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

2480 mi replaced cabin fan ticking noises. 
6200 mi replaced another cabin fan due to ticking noises 
68200 mi

C $1000
Clutch on compressor changed 

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2010 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

15056 mi Replaced noisey blower motor 

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2010 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD

162000 mi

US $40
Replacement of headlight 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

34000 mi TSB completed for blower motor squeak. Happens only in very cold weather and on blower settings 1 and 2. 
69000 mi

US $25
Replaced headlights. The drivers side bulb goes out every 6 months. Aux input wasn't recognized when pressing the disk/aux button. I got on YouTube and saw that a quick fix was to solder two pins together. Repair worked perfectly and cost nothing. 
74000 mi

US $375
Replaced the original starter. Noticed it 'clicking' for a few weeks prior to repair. 
85000 mi

US $300
Replaced the original starter 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

12000 mi Radio was replaced because it would turn on , turn off, by itself. Fail to turn off sometimes, eject CD on its own.  
81920 mi

C $1100
Compressor seized. Had to replace it. 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

76000 mi

US $90
Squeaking noise coming from dash when using heat or AC. Replaced Blower assembly. 
49600 mi Replaced radio at 50,000-kms...kept shutting off and coming on by itself... 
31000 mi

US $525
Replaced all TPMS sensors. 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

138000 mi

US $136
Replaced Alternator 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

62000 mi

US $200
Aux in went. Dealer quoted $200 to fix. I chose to replace whole stereo on my own. 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

57300 mi Battery replaced R&R regulator 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

54000 mi airbag indicator light was on. no clue what problem was. 
178000 mi

US $1400
Replaced airbag spiral cable 
178000 mi

US $900
AC compressor burned out. Replaced and recharged system 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

50000 mi

US $5
Headlights burning out within 6 months. 

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

82000 mi Replace condenser 

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

19840 mi

$300
The Daytime running lights melt my headlights. That's all 
80230 mi

US $2
Reset tire pressures 

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

54000 mi

US $159
Failed to start. Had battery checked. Found to be bad - replaced 

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

58000 mi Windshield wiper stops without completing the cycle when you turn off windshield wiper sw. 

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

25000 mi Terminal on female brake light switch connector was broken. Made new spring finger and inserted it into the connector. No brake lights prior to repair, also unable to shift out of park. Vehicle was 31 days out of warranty. 20 min fix. 

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2007 Toyota Tacoma

Engine not specified

21000 mi

US $650
Alternator ceased and serpentine belt broke 

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2007 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

134000 mi

US $600
After much fussing and three trips to Toyota of Olympia, Toyota of Olympia determined, after a day and a half of monkeying around, that the taillight had shaken loose and this was causing the check engine light to come on. Toyota of Olympia did treat me very fairly on the cost of this repair and I was pleased with the outcome.  

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2007 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

186000 mi

US $5
Right taillight running light went out. replaced, good as new. 

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2007 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

117000 mi

US $160
Airbag sensor went bad. 
144000 mi

US $450
The Temperature/Compass Gauge stopped working. 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

45260 mi Spiral cable in steering wheel house was rubbing and caused the airbag sensor to go off.Repaired under recall. Campaign 160 Spiral Cable 
70980 mi

C $287
Had to replace bad Alternator. Not producing a charge. 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

134000 mi

US $968
Dealer replaced the alternator and battery. 
89000 mi

US $1100
Had faulty A/C evaporator replaced which required removing dash. 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

82800 mi

US $400
Alternator bearing worn, required replacement. 
93500 mi

US $1300
A/C Compressor failed. Entire system replacement required. 
54000 mi

US $50
Temp/ Compass display failed. Replaced temp/compass display. 
58480 mi Air Bag light came on. It was repaired under Toyota recall campaign 
60760 mi

C $1250
Noisy A/C - Magnetic clutch failed and was replaced. 
167000 mi

US $25
replaced blower plug due to overheating/shorting and cleaned contacts on blower fan due to intermittent stoppage 
111000 mi

US $100
ac inop. Tried filling it myself didn't work. They did an evacuation/fill/leak test and replaced air dryer. Works for now 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD

59200 mi Clockspring assembly behind steering wheel was recalled by Toyota. 
58500 mi Replaced clockspring 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

147000 mi Starter failed. This was a remanufactured starter I had installed 4 years ago. It had a lifetime warranty so Advance Auto Parts replaced it free of charge. 
36000 mi Headliner temperature gauge malfunction...replaced whole module. 
80900 mi

US $40
Brake light switch at the brake pedal needed replacement. 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

85000 mi

US $67
repair recall for drivers air bag, also had oil changed. received recall notice for air bag and within one week air bag light came on. 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

79000 mi

US $50
blower motor resistor and plug failed. replaced under certified warranty. overhead console compass/thermometer failed 
167000 mi

US $400
Alternator bad. It took the battery down with it. It was $150 for a rebuilt generic alternator. The OEM Denso part would have cost just over $200. A generic new battery was $120. The rest was labor and tax. 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

128200 mi

US $200
Cruise Control stopped working 
129300 mi

US $300
Cruise control switch stopped working. Cost is for OEM replacement and installation labor. Update: it broke again. I'm about to return it next week as they think maybe the brake controller is causing the problem.  
145000 mi

US $278
To fix the cruise control, I replaced the steering clock spring. 
97000 mi

US $160
Preventative battery replacement (5 years old) 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD

38000 mi

US $600
Major leak in AC condenser required replacement. 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

102920 mi Poor radio reception. Pulled out radio to find antenna unplugged. Re-attached and reception back to normal. 
151900 mi

C $3100
AC line corrosion and leak. Due to not using ac, compressor seized and required replacement. 
179800 mi Airbag light on always. 
99000 mi Overhead console display failure - resoldered resisters 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

164-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD

19102 mi Warranty work - replace passenger compartment fan blower motor assembly due to bad bearings; replace padded gearshift cover assembly to correct annoying rattle. 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

164-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

108500 mi

C $300
Battery light became intermittent. Check with voltmeter to monitor. Replaced alternator with new. 1 changed previously under waranty 
137020 mi

C $70
Line connections after 2 dealer repairs leaked system down (including after frame change. System now works and holds charge. 
143220 mi

C $1200
AC system recharged last year but no AC in the spring. Truck went into shop and would not hold vacuum this year. It was either in the dash or the compressor so we decided on the compressor. Once changed the system worked well. Goes in for a UV check for leaks next week. The compressor was changed about 10 years ago also. 
89000 mi

US $33
added refrigerant 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

94000 mi

US $2800
AC doesn't work at all. All major parts must be replaced. Nationwide back order. 
107000 mi

US $1800
Replaced compressor, evaporator, condenser, evacuation and refill. Total success! 
125400 mi

US $3300
Fan blower motor and resistor pack failed. 
134000 mi

US $1300
A/C Compressor failed, required new compressor/condenser and drier. 
117800 mi

C $500
Recharge and distribution line replacement 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

49600 mi

C $2200
AC compressor seized solid. Have owned 3 Tacos - this is the last. Really CHEAP build! Extensive frame rust year 3, under hood rust, rotted light sockets, paint chips, peeling trim, worn seat surfaces, corroding rims, warped rotors... SOLD! 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

148500 mi

US $30
2nd time replacing the module that controls the fan speed. 
95000 mi

US $50
Compass/Temperature computer failed. I researched the issue and it is a design flaw. Even a Toyota replacement part will have the flaw and will fail again. Sent it to someone on ebay who repairs the issue for good. Not a problem since! 
120000 mi

US $300
Changed the alternator and battery . 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

50000 mi

US $100
HVAC clutch broke. Dealer wanted to replace just broken part for $1000, part + labor.  
50000 mi

US $1300
Local shop found clutch and new OEM compressor for much less and replaced both. Odd and expensive thing to break with <50,000 miles. 
254300 mi

US $100
fan speed switch conector burned out. first three speeds not working. common problem when you check the internet. 
49982 mi

US $45
Just a frayed wire at the rear bumper. Licence plate light did not work. 
58421 mi

US $20
With the help of tacomaworld.com I removed the overhead temperature/compass display unit, and took the logic board to an electronics shop (the kind that has soldering irons, oscilloscopes, etc) to have broken solder joints resoldered. 
82425 mi

US $250
A/C compressor was screaming so took it in for replacement. Dealer quoted 2100 for the part; my shop said 1400. I got a Delphi unit online for $550. 
113000 mi

US $350
Alternator froze solid after vehicle had not been used for four days. Attempt to start engine caused serpentine belt to break. Alternator and belt replaced by me in my driveway. 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

164-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD

117000 mi

US $600
AC clutch went out 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

164-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

43000 mi

US $249
Air Cond. system low on freon, leak tested and recharged 
58000 mi

US $600
Horn not working - replaced 

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2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

180300 mi

US $119
replace dead battery 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual RWD

248000 mi

US $72
Replaced battery 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

136000 mi

US $300
Air compressor seized had to be repaired 
141000 mi

US $120
replaced 7 year old battery 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

183830 mi

C $1000
Idler pulley on AC belt drive was squeeky; suspected imminent bearing failure. Pulley was replaced, along with all 3 accessory belts. 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

165000 mi

US $100
3 dash lighbulbs replaced. Needed to remove dashboard. 1 hour labor. 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

122200 mi

US $1300
A/C compressor failing & replaced. 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

198000 mi

US $150
Battery and connectors need replacing 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

173000 mi

US $180
recharged A/C 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD

99756 mi

US $100
starter went out, $100 deductible for an extended plan I bought that expires at 100K.. that's cutting it close 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD

97550 mi

US $632
[alternator;] also idler pulleys and 3 belts 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

322400 mi

C $750
trailer wiring / module shorted, tail lights not working. rewired from dash to tail lights. 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual RWD

192680 mi

C $50
Fixed a/c 

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2000 Toyota Tacoma

Engine not specified

105000 mi This was factory-recommended 105,000 service plus A/C service. Total cost $375. 

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2000 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

247000 mi

US $249
[recharged A/C] And Dye added 

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1999 Toyota Tacoma

Engine not specified

138100 mi Fuel gauge broken 

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1999 Toyota Tacoma 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

120000 mi

US $35
Replaced both headlight bulbs 

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1999 Toyota Tacoma 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

173000 mi

US $298
Replaced starter at 173,000 miles 

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1999 Toyota Tacoma 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

254000 mi

US $130
Wouldn't start. 1st replaced solenoid contacts and plunger - problem solved for 1 week. Replaced starter with reman'd unit (big mistake) and problem not resolved. Stripped and cleaned positive battery cable. Solved until reman'd unit failed 

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1998 Toyota Tacoma 2-door

6-cylinder manual 4WD

207080 mi

C $50
left signal not working, signal stalk changed 

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1997 Toyota Tacoma 2-door

4-cylinder manual 4WD

228000 mi

US $300
Failed alternator. 

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Toyota Tacoma Electrical Problems

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