The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota Tacoma · 2016
2016 Toyota Tacoma. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 6
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4-cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | 19 / 23 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.7L 4-cyl | Auto (S6) | 4WD | 19 / 22 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.7L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4WD | 19 / 21 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | 19 / 24 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | 4WD | 18 / 23 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4WD | 17 / 21 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,800 and 39,000 miles. Median 15,000, from 189 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 11,000 | 2,500–20,000 | 83 |
| Engine | 20,000 | 8,500–51,400 | 20 |
| Electrical | 32,500 | 5,000–51,600 | 24 |
| Body structure | 32,000 | 3,100–77,500 | 9 |
| Seats | 43,000 | 34,400–62,800 | 12 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 54% |
| Engine | 13% |
| Electrical | 8% |
| Brakes | 6% |
| Suspension | 5% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 4
17V425000 Jul 2017 Structure / Body / Hood / Hinge And Attachments
Defect. 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.
Risk. If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.
17V356000 Jun 2017 Engine
Defect. 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.
Risk. An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crank position sensor with an improved design, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0H.
17V285000 Apr 2017 Power Train / Driveline / Differential Unit
Defect. 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.
Risk. If the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may seize and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential for oil leakage. Based on the inspection, dealers will either tightening the fastening nuts or replace the fastening nuts and gasket. If the rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall June 19, 2017. Owners ma
15V656000 Oct 2015 Air Bags / Knee Bolster
Defect. 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.
Risk. The incorrect bolts may loosen over time and affect the performance of the driver's knee air bag, increasing the risk of driver injury during a crash that necessitates deployment of the air bags.
Remedy. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct driver's knee air bag module mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is F0T.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Electrical overstress | 2019 | 2024 |
Manufacturer communications 410
Toyota filed 410 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Some 2016 model year tacoma vehicles equipped with the 2gr engine and the ac60 6-speed automatic
- "a battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life
- Some 2016 model year tacoma vehicles equipped with the 2tr-fe engine and the ac60 6-speed…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
YouTube repair topics
96 videos about the 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma, 21.1M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Driveshaft, axles & 4x4 | 6 | 869K |
| Transmission & shifter | 5 | 726K |
| Brakes & ABS | 1 | 572K |
| Cooling system | 1 | 156K |
| Steering & suspension | 2 | 134K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 1 | 112K |
| Timing chain & engine | 1 | 61K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 1 | 59K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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