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2016 Toyota Tacoma

Based on reports from 409 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
409
Crashes
4
Fires
7
Recalls
4
TSBs
410
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 409 complaints, 4 crashes, 7 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

delayed engagement of drive when cold

13 complaints • Severity 5.8/10

$X,XXX
2

hesitates hard shifts

13 complaints • Severity 5.8/10

$X,XXX
3

soy based wiring being chewed by rodents

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

132 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 16K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

157
0–30K
52
30–60K
28
60–90K
2
90–120K
5
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (157 reports) • Median: 16K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (132 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain132 (32%)
Other49 (12%)
Engine47 (11%)
Electrical36 (9%)
Structure:body19 (5%)
Brakes19 (5%)
Seats18 (4%)
Lights15 (4%)

2016 Toyota Tacoma: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 32% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, with 132 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 16,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 16K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, with 47 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

4
15
66
16
122
17
52
18
27
19
39
20
25
21
29
22
20
23
14
24
10
25
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

15V656000Nov 2015

AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

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.

17V285000Jun 2017

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

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.

17V356000Jul 2017

ENGINE

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.

17V425000Sep 2017

EQUIPMENT

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Toyota Tacoma is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is body / paint.

2016 Toyota Tacoma vs. Class Average (Small Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

409

Class avg

431

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small pickup trucks 2wd vehicles from 2016.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 409 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Toyota Tacoma: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Toyota Tacoma?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Toyota Tacoma is related to the drivetrain, with 132 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has 409 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 7 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Toyota Tacoma problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Toyota Tacoma has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Tacoma problems start?
Based on 244 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 16,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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