2016 Toyota Tacoma: common problems and reliability
An average Tacoma year.
323 owner complaints, most about power train. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 Tacoma?The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has 323 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Toyota Tacoma vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Tacoma years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the Tacoma?
Across the 29 Tacoma model years we track, complaint volume runs from 54 (2023) to 882 (2010). With 323 complaints, the 2016 Tacoma sits above the model's median of 239.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 Tacoma
structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments
Campaign 17V425000Southeast 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.
engine
Campaign 17V356000Toyota 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.
power train:driveline:differential unit
Campaign 17V285000Toyota 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.
air bags:knee bolster
Campaign 15V656000Toyota 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific model year and generation.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Tacoma. See the full Tacoma owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Tacoma listings typically run $23,146–$35,275.
Other Tacoma model years
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