Worst 2016 Toyota Tacoma Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 133 | — | — | 17,124 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 49 | 1 | 1 | 27,861 mi | |
| ENGINE | 47 | — | — | 29,751 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 36 | — | 3 | 35,062 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 20 | 1 | — | 28,516 mi | |
| SEATS | 18 | — | 1 | 54,100 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 18 | — | — | 10,511 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 15 | — | — | 44,160 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 14 | — | — | 31,658 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 13 | — | — | 37,071 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | — | — | 27,186 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 9 | — | — | 8,335 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 2 | — | 22,400 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 39,370 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 3 | — | 2 | 48,135 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 2 | — | — | 13,200 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 53,633 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 21,600 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 41,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 143,749 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | 3 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | 53,633 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 29,800 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | 6,000 mi |
Recalls for 2016 Toyota Tacoma
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~266,956 vehicles.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles equipped with a six-cylinder engine. The affected vehicles have a crank position sensor that may malfunction, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tacoma trucks manufactured August 20, 2015, to September 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect bolts were used to install the driver's knee air bag module.
Other Toyota Tacoma Years
Wider context: See the full Toyota Tacoma reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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