2016 Toyota Tacoma problems and complaints
Owners have filed 324 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The most-reported areas: Power Train (136), Unknown Or Other (50), Engine (47).
Key takeaways
- 324 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 136 | 42% |
| Unknown Or Other | 50 | 15% |
| Engine | 47 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 37 | 11% |
| Structure | 22 | 7% |
| Seats | 22 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 4% |
| Suspension | 14 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 9 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2016 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2016 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-19
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Toyota Tacoma. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 132,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 229,000.
Structure - filed 2026-07-06
Toyota has a paint problem on the tacomas. The paint is the bright white, .040 . They have painted all 4 doors,both front fenders and the pillars on each side of the windshield. I’m having the same problem on my hood,top of windshield and bed . Toyota refuses to take responsibility for these areas. They call this a cus...
Power Train - filed 2026-05-19
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking while driving. The contact noticed there was fluid emerging from the rear of the vehicle near the tire. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed there was no recall or leak. The v...
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More for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.