2016 Toyota Tacoma engine problems
47 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 47 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 20,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 20,000 miles, and 80% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
After 10,000 miles the airbag light came on. Then the next day the check engine light came on as well as the traction control. Called the dealership and they looked at it saying I just need new sensors. Drove it a couple more days and noticed the cruise control was non existent. I drive a lot for work and use it a ton and all of a sudden it wouldn't even bring the light on or work at all. The next day started driving and the real issues started.
Crank position sensor-truck was in motion on a city street when it bucked and stalled. It started again and I was able to make it a block to my mom's house/garage, where I keep my truck. As I was pulling into the garage, it bucked and stalled again. I replaced the cps (crank position sensor) because I didn't want my truck towed to the dealership. It cost me $110 buck. I'm really glad I wasn't out camping or in traffic when this occurred, as it could have been a much worse situation.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma
- Drivetrain & axles 136 complaints
- Electrical system 38 complaints
- Seats 22 complaints
- Body & structure 22 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints
- Lighting 18 complaints