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Toyota Tacoma

2016 only

387 classified complaints 4 recalls

191,631 sold in the US for 2016.

17 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2016 Toyota Tacoma have 387 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Rear differential and axle, typically surfacing around 14,568 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Toyota Tacoma report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016 only

Rear differential and axle · Drivetrain 66 complaints · 3.4/10k sold

Median onset: 14,568 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $1,350–$2,550 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 62 complaints · 3.2/10k sold

Median onset: 5,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 38 complaints · 2.0/10k sold

Median onset: 45,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 35 complaints · 1.8/10k sold

Median onset: 41,000 miles. 5.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 17 complaints · 0.9/10k sold

Median onset: 4,750 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 13 complaints · 0.7/10k sold

Median onset: 36,950 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 13 complaints · 0.7/10k sold

Median onset: 32,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 10 complaints · 0.5/10k sold

Median onset: 24,738 miles.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2016 compare with other Tacoma years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016 model year. See the full Toyota Tacoma report for every year and full specs/safety data.