2016 Toyota Tacoma electrical system problems
38 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 33,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 32,000 miles, and 77% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota tacoma. While operating the vehicle with the driver's seat heater in the on position, the heater failed to operate. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the electrical module for the heated seat had malfunctioned and melted. The manufacturer was notified and advised that the vehicle be taken to the local dealer (summit toyota, 1535 vernon odom blvd, akron, ohio). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 36,000.
It cost me $850.00 because toyota used soy based wiring on my vehicle. A rat chewed wires under the hood causing this damage. There are class action suits against toyota for this problem.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma
- Drivetrain & axles 136 complaints
- Engine 47 complaints
- Seats 22 complaints
- Body & structure 22 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints
- Lighting 18 complaints