2016 Toyota Tundra electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 26 complaints for the 2016 Toyota Tundra, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 8,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- 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 | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 8,000 miles, and 71% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
I purchased a new trailer to pick up my new tractor. I tested the trailer brakes knowing I was pulling a large load and didn't want an accident. The brakes appeared to apply but due to it not being loaded when testing I had it set to 5(out of 10). While pulling it back home on the interstate towing my tractor behind me there was traffic stopping ahead. I always drive in the right lane to not slow others...thank god I did.
All lights (headlamps and tail lamps and instrument panel) turn off when using turn signal. This typically happens when changing lanes at highway speed. I am not the only one experiencing this problem. Seems to occur in 2015-2017 toyota tundras (1794 & platinum editions). See thread. [link removed]
Other problems reported for the 2016 Toyota Tundra
- Brakes 34 complaints
- Body & structure 21 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints