What year Toyota Tacoma should you avoid?

What year Toyota Tacoma should you avoid?

Quick answer: Avoid Toyota Tacoma year models 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016, and 2017. There have been a lot of issues reported with the 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016, and 2017 Toyota Tacoma year models and we recommend avoiding them.

Why is there a shortage of Toyota Tacomas?

The new Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra supply is dwindling. According to Road Show, the chip shortage is already affecting pricing incentives on new Toyota pickup trucks. The Dallas Morning News reports that the semiconductor shortage has deeply impacted the production of Toyota pickup trucks.

What is the best Tacoma model?

Still, the best used Toyota Tacoma model year in the current generation is the 2019 model. This one received a 4 out of 5 for both reliability and owner satisfaction. If you want a newer one, this may be the way to go.

Why are tacomas so expensive right now?

Toyota Tacomas are so expensive because they’re almost indestructible, they last a long time, they’re cheap to maintain, they have a bit of luxury to them, and they hold their value better than any other truck on the road.

Are there any recalls on the Toyota Tacoma?

Finally, Toyota issued a recall of 32,000 2016-2017 Toyota Tacoma V6 pickups to address an issue with the crankshaft position sensor may malfunction due to too much anti-corrosion coating on the crankshaft timing rotor. All of these problems certainly caused a lot of questions on the new 2016 Toyota Tacoma.

What to do if your Toyota Tacoma has transmission issues?

Busy shift like hunting gear behavior when driving on highway speed/slight grade. The TSB fixes these issues with a software re-flash to the Engine Control Module (ECM) and many dealers also check the transmission fluid level.

Why does my Toyota Highlander drop phone calls?

Wondering if anyone else has a similar issue: on my 2017 Toyota Highlander, Bluetooth connects without issues (for both media and phone) however during a phone call (incoming/outgoing) the car system will drop the call after about 2 mins of talk time. The phone then disconnects from the car & will only re-pair once the system restarts.

Why is the Toyota Tacoma not on the j.d.power list?

In the recent 2019 J.D. Power U.S. Dependability Survey, the Toyota Tacoma wasn’t mentioned as a top mid-size pickup. It turns out, it hasn’t made the list since 2015. What gives? Transmission issues, now seemingly addressed, played a big role in dropping its score. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

A recall was issued for certain 2005-2011 Tacomas related to the rear leaf spring, which could be damaged by corrosion. Unfortunately, not all vehicles were included in the recall. Drivers may be on the hook for the replacement, which can cost $400 to $800. Finally, numerous drivers have reported a problem with the vehicle speed control.

Wondering if anyone else has a similar issue: on my 2017 Toyota Highlander, Bluetooth connects without issues (for both media and phone) however during a phone call (incoming/outgoing) the car system will drop the call after about 2 mins of talk time. The phone then disconnects from the car & will only re-pair once the system restarts.

Why does my Toyota Tacoma vibrate when I slow down?

Unfortunately, it indicates larger problems with the drivetrain. Drivers report that the 2019 Tacoma vibrates when slowing down, although drivers have failed to identify an apparent cause. The problem may be with the transmission, as in previous iterations of the vehicle.

When did the Toyota Tacoma first come out?

The Toyota Tacoma was introduced in 1995, and has become one of the highest-selling vehicles in the United States. Problems started showing up in the second- and third-generation iterations of the vehicle, when they redesigned the vehicle design. The sections below go over common Toyota Tacoma problems you might encounter with certain model years.

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