Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Toyota Tacoma
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 324 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V425000 Accessory Hood Scoop may Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V356000 Crank Position Sensor Malfunction may cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V285000 Rear Differential may Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V656000 Driver's Knee Air Bag Module Bolts may Loosen NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 136 complaints
- Unknown or Other 50 complaints
- Engine 47 complaints
- Electrical System 37 complaints
- Seats 22 complaints
- Structure 22 complaints
Of the 324 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 324 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has average reliability with some significant recalls, notably with the engine and differential issues. Owner complaints primarily concern miscellaneous issues, but no specific systemic failures dominate. Maintenance and repairs should be anticipated, but they aren't overwhelming compared to other vehicles in its class.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rear differential | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| engine crank sensor | 20,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| hood scoop | 10,000–40,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
| knee air bag module | 10,000–40,000 miles | $200–$500 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Coolant level checks
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Engine air filter replacement
- Tire rotations
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Oil leaks under vehicle
- Intermittent engine stalling
- Detached hood scoop
- Improper airbag deployment
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.