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2004 Toyota Tacoma repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (33%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (2%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 43 repairs.
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2004 Toyota Tacoma repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (33%)

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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.

2004 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
Feb 2017 - Jul 2022
Mar 2021

120000 mi

US $185
leak in radiator, had it replaced along with the hoses 
Sep 2021

124000 mi

US $80
engine light came on, took it to autozone to get code scanned, one of the oxygen sensors went out. Ordered the part, replaced it myself, check engine light turned off after replacement. 
Toyota Tacoma in Missouri, United States
Aug 2016 - Feb 2018
Oct 2017

138000 mi

US $345
Changed all 4 shocks/coil springs - FRONT - Gabriel Ultra Ready Mount G57010, REAR - Gabriel Ultra G53494 (Shocks ran about $ 313) Replace front brake pads - Duralast Gold C max DGC799. 
Jan 2018

141 mi

US $113
Replace upstream O2 sensor due Check Engine light on and 2 codes. Replaced with Denso 234-0091 and cleared codes. I used an AutoLink AL 319 code reader for diagnosis and for clearing the codes. NOTE: I read about and saw 5 or 6 Youtube presentations about this replacement procedure and they were all very convoluted and had a number of steps that were simply not needed, like special tools, jacking up the truck, etc. NO special tools are needed. At least on my make and year Tacoma, I simply crawled under the right side of the truck (no jacking up the truck as many suggested - I have stock rims), looked where the exhaust pipe curved up towards the exhaust manifold, just before the Cat, and the O2 sensor was clearly visible and accessible. The ONLY hassle was trying to put back the connector bracket for the O2 sensor connector. I couldn't get my stubby fingers to do it! So, I zip tied it to a cool spot on the chassis. It took about an hour because of my struggle with the connector bracket but more like 40 minutes if I didn't. Also as preventative maintenance, I cleaned MAF Unit. There is a spray solution I used for this, available at an auto parts store. Just remember NOT to touch or scrape the actual sensor. From 1/25/2018 to present date 2/24/2018, Engine Check Light has not come on. 

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2004 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

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

Toyota Tacoma in New Jersey, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2016
Mar 2015

154000 mi

US $2500
Manifold gasket airflow sensor needed to be replaced 
Jun 2016

170000 mi

US $350
Parking brake was rusted and seized. Had to be replaced. 

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2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

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

Toyota Tacoma in Alaska, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016

101000 mi

US $250
Replaced headlights (fogged) and taillights (cracked) 
May 2017

105000 mi

US $250
Replace leaking power steering return hose and power steering fluid. 
Sep 2017

109000 mi

US $280
Oxygen Sensor (front) Replaced rear shocks. 

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2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
Nov 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014

150000 mi

US $3
universal joints failed. 
Toyota Tacoma in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2015 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015

85000 mi
Rust problems through out frame body and bumper. Problems started early in life of the truck and continued to get worse. Toyota refused to stand behind their product. Claimed the truck was in an accident. It was not. 

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2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in Alaska, United States
Feb 2014 - Oct 2016
May 2014

131000 mi

US $2000
Left rear axle seal leaking both front lower ball joints badly worn steering bushing badly worn, with slop 
Toyota Tacoma in British Columbia, Canada
May 2013 - Sep 2017
Jul 2014

155900 mi

C $440
snapped leaves in rear spring pack 
Sep 2014

160580 mi

C $400
front left lower ball joint failed dramatically 
Feb 2016

186000 mi
unseize rusty caliper piston (liquid salt used on roads!!) 
Apr 2017

207700 mi

C $300
replace lower ball joints replace rear u-joint at diff 
Toyota Tacoma in Alabama, United States
May 2013 - Jul 2022
Jun 2015

134000 mi

US $102
Replaced the air/fuel sensor. 
Nov 2015

142300 mi

US $40
Rear shocks 
Dec 2015

144000 mi

US $465
Timing belt 
Mar 2016

148000 mi

US $200
Replaced ignition coils and spark plugs. Ignition coils started to fail prior to replacement. Timing was misfiring.  
Jul 2016

152000 mi

US $20
Parking brake not holding. Replaced both parking brake cables inside drum brakes. 
Aug 2016

153200 mi

US $150
Muffler and tailpipe rusted out. Likely due to use of truck backing boat trailer into saltwater boat ramps. 
May 2017

163000 mi

US $50
Replaced inner and outer tie rods due to failure of passenger side tie rod. Replaced lower ball joints - preventative maintenance. 
Jun 2017

164000 mi
Frame recall - rust perforation through the frame. Work included replacement of frame, rear leaf springs, body mounts, brake lines, parking brake cable, and other parts. 
Dec 2017

171000 mi

US $872
Replaced upper ball joints. At highway speeds, the front end would bounce off of bumps and steer away from the curve in the road. Replaced CV joints and inner seals. There was a popping noise when taking full turns. 
Mar 2018

172106 mi

US $605
Rear axle seal failed and leaked differential fluid into rear brake drum on driver side. Mechanic replaced rear axle bearings and seals for both axles. 
Jan 2021

191000 mi

US $437
Valve cover seal 

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2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

Toyota Tacoma in Kentucky, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017

168576 mi

US $700
The frame was replaced.  In addition I had them replace the radiator and valve cover gaskets. 
Toyota Tacoma in Indiana, United States
May 2013 - Feb 2014
Feb 2014

109000 mi

US $500
Broken tie rod. Replace both right and left sides 

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2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Hawaii, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021

170000 mi

US $700
Remove frozen okug#1 and replace oxygen sensor 
Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Oct 2013 - Sep 2018
Apr 2014

180300 mi

US $119
replace dead battery 
Apr 2017

210000 mi

US $715
new radiator installed 
Sep 2018

229000 mi

US $1100
lower control arms harmonic balancer 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma

Engine not specified

Toyota Tacoma in New York, United States
May 2015 - May 2015
May 2015

125000 mi

US $300
Loud muffler 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
Apr 2012 - May 2017
Jul 2012

191000 mi

US $700
Had right front wheel bearing replaced, along with front shocks (First MAJOR repair this vehicle has had) 
Apr 2017

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

Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2013
Jan 2013

US $1400
Water pump leaking and other seals 
Jun 2013

136000 mi

US $300
Air compressor seized had to be repaired 
Toyota Tacoma in Florida, United States
- Sep 2009
Aug 2004

15000 mi
front rotors warped, replaced per dealer warranty 
Jan 2005

25000 mi
catalytic converters 
Jan 2006

33000 mi

US $450
power steering pump, out of warranty due to time greater than 36 months. 
May 2009

55000 mi

US $350
tundra rotors and calipers installed 
Sep 2009

60000 mi

US $190
front oxygen sensor 
Toyota Tacoma in New Hampshire, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2022
Aug 2014

130700 mi

US $250
front O2 sensor replacement due to open heater. Emergency pivot bolt replacement 
Dec 2014

134000 mi

US $259
Exhaust leak in 2nd catalytic converter causing P0420 code. Dealer diagnosed leak & exhaust shop welded the pipe to close the leak. 
Jun 2015

138000 mi

US $200
front parking brake cable broke 
Apr 2017

141000 mi

US $120
replaced 7 year old battery 
May 2017

141000 mi

US $180
Replaced both front calipers which were frozen (4 pistons per caliper), & replaced both rotors that were rusted. Pads ok on both sides 
Jan 2019

142000 mi

US $200
rear brake proportioning valve broke off frame. Bracket required replacement but valve was saved. Input brake line broke & was spliced. Gas tank strap replaced & gas tank guard removed & discarded 

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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

Toyota Tacoma in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2016 - Sep 2019
Jun 2017

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. Steering felt loose, and some clunking heard when driving over bumpy road. Replaced tie-rod ends, and one steering rack bushing. 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Kentucky, United States
Apr 2012 - Oct 2021
Jul 2013

142200 mi

US $487
Had a leak develop on the oil pan. Don't know if I caused it doing some offroading. No significant dents, but some indentations. Replaced the oil pan and gasket. 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2013
Mar 2013

165000 mi

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

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

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

Toyota Tacoma in New York, United States
Apr 2010 - Jan 2013
Oct 2010

57000 mi

US $600
charcoal cannister replaced 
Jan 2013

63000 mi

US $2000
O2 sensor,  rear brakes, replace parking brake, rear axle seals 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2018
Sep 2013

70000 mi
Replaced Oxygen Sensor 
Sep 2015

81000 mi
Replaced all shock absorbers. 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in Illinois, United States
Oct 2015 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022

105000 mi

US $200
P0031 code, upstream oxy/fuel ratio sensor 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Jul 2018
Dec 2014

116000 mi

US $400
evaporative gas leak (with CEL code) in filler pipe. several plastic parts had cracked. 
Toyota Tacoma in Oregon, United States
Dec 2015 - Sep 2018
Feb 2017

102000 mi

US $1100
Replaced water pump 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

Toyota Tacoma in Illinois, United States
Jun 2015 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016

151000 mi

US $550
Rear leaf spring cracked. 
Toyota Tacoma in Minnesota, United States
- Jan 2006
Jan 2006

50000 mi

US $200
Power Steering Pump 
Toyota Tacoma in Washington, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021

193000 mi

US $600
Replace steering rack 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

Toyota Tacoma in Washington, United States
Jul 2012 - Mar 2021
Mar 2018

143000 mi

US $550
new front pads, rotors turned, rear brakes cleaned reset 
Jul 2019

137000 mi

US $500
Replaced clutch hydraulics 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Toyota Tacoma in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2015 - Jul 2022
Mar 2022

218000 mi

US $200
New muffler and tailpipe. 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Ohio, United States
Jan 2016 - Apr 2018
Feb 2018

210000 mi

US $92
Replaced lower ball joint on driver side 
Toyota Tacoma in Ohio, United States
Apr 2011 - Dec 2012
Sep 2011

65000 mi

US $285
Replaced exhaust system from converter to end 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in Mississippi, United States
May 2012 - Jan 2016
Jul 2013

146500 mi

US $350
Back O2 sensor near the cat. converter 
Mar 2014

157000 mi

US $50
Back O2 sensor connect to catalytic convertor 
Jul 2014

160700 mi
Windshield wiper fluid reservoir leaked and kept the dashboard light one. Replaced and had light turned off. Ordered part on line and local mechanic replaced it. Also turned off light pertaining to oxygen sensor that was replaced n March 

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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

Toyota Tacoma in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2012 - Dec 2017
Sep 2012

118000 mi

US $25
Check Engine Light: P0421 code, catalyst efficiency below threshold. Exhaust leak found at rear O2 sensor, incorrect gasket found from previous owner. 
Feb 2013

121300 mi

US $300
Parking brake release lever seized on right rear drum brake. Protective boot damaged or missing. Lever was lubricated and boot was replaced. 
Apr 2013

122200 mi

US $1300
A/C compressor failing & replaced. Upper radiator hose seeping coolant. Replaced. 
Apr 2015

133200 mi

US $150
Cat-back exhaust rusted out and was replaced. 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016

US $150
Replaced all 2 rear shocks and 2 front struts. Worn after 182,000 miles. 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

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

Toyota Tacoma in Ontario, Canada
May 2016 - Oct 2021
Nov 2016

125020 mi

C $50
I replaced sections of two corroded brake lines. 
Jul 2020

130200 mi

C $650
The hood latch failed, allowing the hood to take out the windshield, so the repair involved removing the broken windshield, prepping the metal against rust, installing the new windscreen, then painting and installing a replacement, aftermarket hood, latch, and cable. The hood was 150, paint about 250, windshield about 250, and the hood latch under 100 with cable. 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Indiana, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
Feb 2015

205900 mi

US $1185
Replaced muffler & tailpipe. 
Nov 2018

219000 mi

US $3522
Rebuild steering and front end as needed; new rack & pinion, ball joints, tie rod ends. Rebuild transmission and clutch. 
Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
Jan 2002 - Sep 2014
Jul 2002

500 mi

US $5
There was a leak at the coolent hose at the radiator. Dealer was non responsive so i fixed myself. 
Jan 2004

25000 mi
water pump failure, replaced under warranty 
Jul 2007

60000 mi

US $250
AC Blower failure 
Toyota Tacoma in Michigan, United States
May 2012 - Mar 2014
Feb 2013

71500 mi

US $112
Upstream Air/Fuel sensor heater circuit failure. Replaced Air/Fuel sensor. Badly rusted nuts that hold sensor flange to pipe were not removable by conventional means and made a simple repair very difficult. 
Mar 2014

82000 mi

US $200
Bad tie rod ends. Rubber seals dry rotted Bad ball joints 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in Wisconsin, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2017
Oct 2015

150000 mi
Complete frame replacement under warranty. 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Jun 2015 - Apr 2017
Mar 2017

198000 mi

US $150
Battery and connectors need replacing 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

Toyota Tacoma in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2012 - Dec 2015
Jul 2013

93500 mi
Muffler replace 
Sep 2013

96000 mi

US $450
Harmonic balancer fell off crankshaft! Threw into engine bay. No other damage done. Replaced part. 
Aug 2014

105700 mi
Ongoing shake that isn't warped rotors. Caliper keeps going out of adjustment. Multiple trips and only ever short-term fix - always returns. 
Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Mar 2015
Oct 2014

214200 mi
Leaking head valve gaskets. Leaking shock absorbers. 
Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
Apr 2016 - Jan 2022
Dec 2017

164000 mi

US $25
"Check engine" light, returned code fuel system leak. No leak found. Light goes off in cold. New fuel cap did not fix. 
Apr 2018

167000 mi

US $450
Valve cover gaskets leaking oil onto exhaust manifold/smoking (replaced). Also changed PCV valve (which fixed check engine light noting fuel system leak). 

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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

Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
May 2012 - Sep 2014
Nov 2012

140600 mi

US $220
Exhaust pipe broke off just behind the catalytic converter. That area was very rusty. The mechanic removed the rusted flange and replaced the exhaust from the cat back. 
Aug 2014

146300 mi

US $600
Replaced rear leaf springs. Old spring were sagging. 
Sep 2014

147000 mi

US $500
Replaced transmission fluid. Transmission is somewhat rough going into 2nd gear mainly. 
Toyota Tacoma in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2012 - Feb 2018
Mar 2013

169000 mi

US $263
heat shield on catalytic converter buzzing 
Apr 2014

172200 mi

US $85
would not release easily 
Jun 2014

173000 mi

US $180
recharged A/C 
Jun 2016

180000 mi

US $300
replaced aft exhaust 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

Toyota Tacoma in Michigan, United States
May 2012 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016

133600 mi

US $900
Muffler and tailpipe were rusted and replaced. 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Minnesota, United States
- May 2008
Aug 2007

99756 mi

US $100
starter went out, $100 deductible for an extended plan I bought that expires at 100K.. that's cutting it close 
May 2008

110674 mi

US $225
water pump, had the thermostat replaced along with all hoses.. I bought all the parts needed from the dealer and had Toyotech in Modesto, CA install/replace everything 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Jun 2013 - Jul 2016
Oct 2014

225000 mi

US $2500
My engine started to expel vapor/steam from the tailpipe and after inspection diagnosed to have a coolant compression leak in cylinder #3. I presently have the engine disassembled. 
Jan 2015

225000 mi

US $1800
engine begun overheating gradually until it became necessary to troubleshoot the problem. Eventually this led to the need to remove the cylinder head which was found to have cracks between 2 valves. Decided to install a rebuilt unit. 
Dec 2015

228000 mi

US $1550
Engine begun to leak water into compression chamber of cylinder #3 and upon removal of head found cracks on cylinder head. Installed a 37000 mile used engine with new radiator, hoses filters and all necessary items to complete the repairs. 
Toyota Tacoma in Washington, United States
Jul 2013 - Jul 2017
Mar 2015

141000 mi

US $250
ERG sensor at the cat 
Jul 2017

166000 mi

US $605
o2 sensor s1 b1 
Toyota Tacoma in Kentucky, United States
May 2012 - Jul 2012
Jun 2012

106000 mi
Frame was rusted through so they replaced frame under recall warranty. 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
Apr 2012 - Oct 2014
Sep 2014

138000 mi

US $1200
Radiator replaced with water pump  Valve cover gasket replaced 
Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Jun 2012 - Dec 2015
Aug 2012

160400 mi

US $225
Timing Redone. Car wouldn't idle. Computer Reprogrammed. Idle sensor replaced. 
Oct 2013

174800 mi
Front suspension and Wishbone 
Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
Jun 2012 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014

207000 mi
Emissions and knock sensor 
Toyota Tacoma in Colorado, United States
Jul 2014 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018

145000 mi

US $320
Brakes 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

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

Toyota Tacoma in Indiana, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

80000 mi

US $302
O2 sensor in front of cat went bad 
Toyota Tacoma in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Jun 2010 - Aug 2011
Mar 2011

77500 mi

C $350
Check engine light came on, with an OBDII code reader I found a problem code P0136 which indicated a O2 sensor, took to garage and had it replaced all okay since then! 
Aug 2011

78120 mi

C $570
Exhaust developed hole and got unbearably loud! Exhaust replaced at local garage. Engine crank sensor failed above 3200 RPM. Engine was running fine until reaching 3200 RPM. No trouble codes or engine lights came on... but the truck would shut off when the RPM reached 3200, and continue to run again when below 3200 RPM. 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

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

Toyota Tacoma in Connecticut, United States
Aug 2011 - Jul 2022
Aug 2013

171700 mi

US $130
replaced upstream oxygen sensor 
Jan 2014

176200 mi

US $60
Rust spot in oil pan between upper and lower halves - repaired with gasket maker. down wind O2 sensor failure Rust spot in oil pan between upper and lower halves - repaired with gasket maker, down wind O2 sensor failure. 
Apr 2014

177300 mi

US $500
Downstream Air sensor defective muffler prematurely rusted 
Nov 2014

185000 mi

US $190
ignition cylinder malfunction. unable to turn key to start apparently common problem with this era of toyota. happened in my driveway, so no need for a two. locksmith fixed the cylinder. 
Dec 2017

190000 mi

US $700
Exhaust system rust. while driving downstream catalytic converter fell off 
Jun 2022

196000 mi

US $300
Rusted out front passenger brake line 
Jul 2022

197000 mi

US $475
Cracked rear leaf spring and worn out original shock absorbers another rusted out muffler 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Georgia, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2022
Feb 2015

175000 mi

US $1300
Steering was tight with vibration and whining. Replaced rack and pinion due to leak. 
Aug 2015

177600 mi

US $545
Turned key and it just spun in the ignition. Removed and replaced steering column. 
Nov 2020

200812 mi

US $496
Replace radiator 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2016 MISFIRING CYLINDER CAUSING EMISSIONS FAILURE, SO USED CATALYTIC CLEANER TO BURN OUT CARBON 
Mar 2019

96823 mi

US $259
Muffler and other parts of system 
Jan 2022

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

Toyota Tacoma in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2010 - Oct 2013
Aug 2010

182900 mi

C $1050
Engine light on/ Oxygen sensors replaced 
Aug 2012

268400 mi

C $660
Muffler had a hole. Design required replacement of front pipe, muffler and tail pipe (one piece design). No universal muffler available. 
Sep 2012

272800 mi
Emission light. Required Oxygen sensor#2 replacement Emission light back on. Indicates Cat converter #2 needs replacement. Engine light back on. Indicates Cat Converter #1 needs to be replaced. 
Jul 2013

318240 mi

C $291
Ignition not working. Internet indicated to install key into ignition and smack end of key with a screwdriver handle to start truck. Once home I was able to replace the ignition switch in less then 10 minutes. Dealer charge was 2 hours at $110/hour. 
Oct 2013

322400 mi

C $750
trailer wiring / module shorted, tail lights not working. rewired from dash to tail lights. 
Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012

143000 mi

US $100
obd II scanner gave P1130 and P1135, P0171 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Connecticut, United States
Dec 2010 - Apr 2011
Jan 2011

190000 mi

US $575
Air Fuel Sensor and other Sensor needed replaced. 
Toyota Tacoma in British Columbia, Canada
Jul 2010 - Mar 2016
Jun 2011

170500 mi

C $1200
replaced front wheel bearings, timing belt, waterpump 
Apr 2013

186400 mi

C $340
NEW SHOCKS 
Sep 2013

190960 mi

C $400
cable in brake broke 
May 2015

192680 mi

C $50
Fixed a/c 
Sep 2015

195300 mi

C $400
Replaced worn front shocks, preventively replaced all hoses, went on 2000k trip, ran beautifully 
Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2013
May 2013

159537 mi

US $916
Replaced Radiator and both upper and lower hoses. 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014

US $900
Back axel was bent. Had to replace the entire back axel with gearbox as the vehicle is a standard. 
Toyota Tacoma in Maine, United States
Oct 2014 - Jun 2016
Oct 2015

175800 mi

US $1500
replaced front and rear bumpers. Truck could not pass inspection given the condition of the old ones. Completely rusted out 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Florida, United States
Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013

175000 mi

US $1000
Rough ride 
Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
Feb 2018

83720 mi

US $154
LF strut mount cracked, shock leaked fluid. Replaced both front struts complete, both springs and shock absorbers. 
Mar 2018

83724 mi

US $565
Transmission mount failure. Engine motor mounts nearly gone. Replaced all three mounts. 
May 2018

85000 mi

US $120
Brake pedal began to modulate under normal braking. Replaced rotors and pads on front axle. 
Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

175000 mi

US $100
Suspected failure of the emissions control valve, shop inspected and determined that it was still working. 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

Toyota Tacoma in Ohio, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2018
Oct 2014

166800 mi
Engine knocking 
Nov 2014

168000 mi

US $76
Fixed engine ping by replacing MAF Sensor 
Jun 2018

239000 mi

US $375
Both front rotors and pads needed replaced. Front passenger caliper also had to be replaced 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

Toyota Tacoma in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2013 - Dec 2013
Jun 2013

172000 mi
Bolts holding driver side window to lifter mechanism came loose, I removed door panel and replaced bolts, about 20mins problem solved. 
Aug 2013

172900 mi

US $100
upstream air/fuel sensor failure. purchased new one from dense for 100$, replaced in under one hour. 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2016
Mar 2011

153000 mi
squeaking in power steering pulley. Ignored and it went away. Check engine light is on...its a exhaust sensor...ignoring. 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2014

279000 mi

US $800
Main bearing on driveshaft went out Replaced complete rear differential for used item 
Jun 2014

283000 mi

US $300
Rear wheel bearing (R) 
Oct 2014

290000 mi

US $240
Rear wheel bearing L 
Dec 2014

295000 mi

US $300
Radiator leak 

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2000 Toyota Tacoma

Engine not specified

Toyota Tacoma in Nevada, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

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

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2000 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Florida, United States
Aug 2016 - Aug 2016
Aug 2016

166000 mi
Oil leaks fixed. Valve gaskets, spark plug tube gaskets, oil cooler gaskets 

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2000 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

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

Toyota Tacoma in Washington, United States
Jun 2013 - Aug 2018
Sep 2014

189000 mi

US $800
Replaced broken leaf spring and shock with new sets of each in the rear. 

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2000 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Montana, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021

274000 mi

US $1200
Thermostat failure, loss of coolant. Replaced thermostat, coolant. 

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2000 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in Arizona, United States
Mar 2014 - Aug 2015
Apr 2014

155500 mi

US $5600
Transmission noise, replaced tranny for about 3000 bucks Steering rack making noise, was leaking, was replaced for about 1800 bucks Shocks were worn out and one shock in the rear was leaking. Ride quality was pretty rough. 
Jan 2015

US $1000
air box outlet cracked and entirely separated from air hose going to engine intake. 700 bucks for the air box plus labor. control arm bushings cracked, needed new upper control arms because the bushings aren't sold separately 

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2000 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
Feb 2014 - Jun 2022
Jul 2014

218300 mi

US $400
Leaking rear seals on differential right and left sides. Known Toyota problem. 
Sep 2014

219000 mi
Timing Belt tensioner broke. Dealer warrantied for 12 months. Replaced Belt, tensioner and seals for free. 
May 2019

244000 mi

US $800
Misfire Cyl2. P300 and P302. Did full tune up and replaced all coil packs, Still misfire cyl 2. Turned out to be injector, had 6 injectors I purchased from a shop that closed. Had them replace all injectors because of the mileage. Also all belts (Freebie) as I had them and was lollygagging replacing them. 
Mar 2022

247000 mi

US $249
[recharged A/C] And Dye added 
Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2018
Oct 2013

121300 mi

US $250
Check light with code P0171. Replaced O2 sensor, spark plugs and Mass Air Sensor. 
Jul 2014

135000 mi

US $65
The center driveline bearing started vibrating, so I replaced. Everything running fine now. 
Feb 2016

135000 mi
Also had another center bearing failure. Replaced with Genuine Toyota bearing this time. Cost $150 
Aug 2016

US $260
Replaced Front and Back shocks. 
Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
- Nov 2010
Oct 2008

120000 mi

US $200
O2 sensor failure.  
Nov 2010

150000 mi

US $300
Push rod worn. Steering shimmy @ 60mph. Right rod replaced.  

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2000 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

Toyota Tacoma in Utah, United States
Feb 2014 - Dec 2020
Sep 2019

71000 mi

US $150
Check engine light illuminated. After diagnosis mass airflow sensor was cleaned. Broken rear leaf spring. 

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2000 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2015
Oct 2014

182500 mi

US $1100
Replaced worn power steering pump and re-clamped leaking fluid lines. 
Apr 2015

187000 mi

US $1000
Replace radiator Replace evaporative emissions canister 

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