2016+ Tacoma Opinions?

[Mr Spooky]

I am in the market for a new truck and does anyone here have a 2016+ Tacoma? What do you think of it? Any problems? I have been reading about lots of problems with the auto transmission, squeaky rear leaf springs, guys on their 3rd or 4th rear diff, CPS problems. I like the Tacoma for its size and large aftermarket support.

Thanks for any help
Mike

[Gunner]

I got a 2017 and I love it. Great MPG no problems yet.

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[KS63]

My 05 has been perfect, but I thought the new models used the same drivetrain? I’d like a new model too, but my old one won’t give up.

[Gunner]

Only main issue I've seen is the fan for the AC and heater crapping out.

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[DFBrews]

Only main issue I've seen is the fan for the AC and heater crapping out.

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My 06's blower motor is squeaking again I cleaned the brushes last year and it lasted almost a full year

[Gunner]

I'm talking about how it will break and you have to have it replaced. But Toyota has been covering it acording to the Facebook groups.

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[SouthPaw]

I got a 2017 and I love it. Great MPG no problems yet.

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From a cummins to a Tacoma? I did the opposite lol

Great trucks but you will pay out the nose for a used one if you are in the market. My dad was in the same boat a few years ago looking for used Tacoma but for $2K more, he bought a new one.

[Gunner]

From a cummins to a Tacoma? I did the opposite lol

Great trucks but you will pay out the nose for a used one if you are in the market. My dad was in the same boat a few years ago looking for used Tacoma but for $2K more, he bought a new one.Haha yeah didn't need a diesel anymore and I hated that Cummins from the first month. When you have to replace injectors after one month it puts a bad taste in your mouth plus with my new job I do alot of driving around to different places so wanted decent MPG but still have a bed


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[SouthPaw]

Haha yeah didn't need a diesel anymore and I hated that Cummins from the first month. When you have to replace injectors after one month it puts a bad taste in your mouth plus with my new job I do alot of driving around to different places so wanted decent MPG but still have a bed


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How many miles were on it for injector issues? Not too common on the 6.7L.

[Gunner]

How many miles were on it for injector issues? Not too common on the 6.7L.Right around 90k.

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[ruthabagah]

Just had a co-worker (hard core Tacoma owner) trade his 06 after multiple issues... He owned the truck for less than a year and had multiple transmission issues, the engine is underpowered and he liked his 04 better overall.

[hurley842002]

OP is requesting info on the third gen 16+ Tacoma's, many folks are posting about the second gen 05-15 Tacoma's, different animals all together.

[Gunner]

Yup in 2016 they got a new motor as well

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[Mr Spooky]

I got a 2017 and I love it. Great MPG no problems yet.

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Do you have the auto trans? Did you have to do the computer update?

[Gunner]

I have the auto mines a 2017 TRD Sport DCSB 4x4. I don't know about an update.

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[Gman]

There's a bunch of info out there when I used the Google to look up "2016 tacoma technical service bulletin".

[Dave_L]

I had an '06 tacoma and no complaints. The 4x4 solenoid would gum up in cold weather though but i learned how to deal with it. If I would have kept it, I would have replaced it. I only sold it to get a diesel for towing.

[Madeinhb]

My 05 has been perfect, but I thought the new models used the same drivetrain? I’d like a new model too, but my old one won’t give up.

Yup. That's how I feel about my 06 4Runner. Only has 144k miles. So why start another payment?

[ray1970]

I do alot of driving around to different places so wanted decent MPG but still have a bed


What kind of gas mileage are you getting? I used to be a small truck kind of guy but I never found one that would get better than about 18mpg so I figured I might as well just drive something full size and have more room, more power, and more payload and towing capacity.

[Gunner]

What kind of gas mileage are you getting? I used to be a small truck kind of guy but I never found one that would get better than about 18mpg so I figured I might as well just drive something full size and have more room, more power, and more payload and towing capacity.I'm getting about 20 city and 22 to 23 highway and I don't drive like a grandma

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[Bailey Guns]

What kind of gas mileage are you getting? I used to be a small truck kind of guy but I never found one that would get better than about 18mpg so I figured I might as well just drive something full size and have more room, more power, and more payload and towing capacity.

30 combined, pushing 40 on the highway...38.9.

[Flower]

[Gman]

You and your diesel powered Colorado, you. [Coffee]

[Jeffrey Lebowski]

I went from a 5.9 CTD to a Tacoma.
I have a 16 TRDOR DCSB with an auto. Mine is fairly early for Gen 3, so I should theoretically have all sorts of problems, but I haven’t.
I have not done the tranny flash - mine has been fine. ECT isn’t power, but it does seem to smooth out the shift points, so I use it sometimes.
The crawl modes are gimmicky, but I did use them in Moab and they work. You don’t need them. In fact, I only used them to check it out.

I tow a 2300lb (dry) t-series hard-side pop-up and use a scanguage to monitor trans temp. Towing, even over Ike and Vail pass didn’t really produce much drama in temp, and I keep it at S4 and under towing. It isn’t like towing with a CTD.

The 3.5L is a different animal than the 4.0 in my ‘13 Tacoma, my 12 FJ, and my wife’s 16 4Runner. Much like when jeep made the switch, this one lives at higher RPMs, and so there is a very different feel than the normal low end and lower RPM torque.

The interior is much better than the Gen 2, but at 6’5”, I fit slightly better in my 13 SR5 with the MT.


I like it. I liked my CTD, but I like that this thing will park anywhere. Plenty of complaints all over Tacomaworld, but plenty of really happy folks who just have nothing to complain about. For a while, they couldn’t keep them in stock. I had to try to order and I waited 2 months for mine, but I wanted the orange.

[lex137]

I have a 17 trd off road. I like having a small truck since I don't haul anything and the smaller bed suits my needs. I really like the truck, BUT won't be keeping it since it has shifting issues that Toyota is well aware of. Brought it in to get the transmission shifting updated, didn't help. Now I've noticed every once ands while if I hit the gas from a dead stop it cuts in and out like it's not getting fuel which is annoying. Anothe thing I don't like is the lack of backseat space, it's tight for my daughter with her car seat and she's only 3 and small for her size. When my lease is up I'll be looking at the new Ford Ranger Raptor or Bronco. Good luck with your decision it is a very nice truck despite the issues, I know people that have them and don't have any transmission issues.

[Sixgun]

I bought a 16 Tacoma, sold it 8 months later. Junk, never again. It would shift 20 times a mile, vibrations and poor gas milage 14.5-16. Toyota did nothing to fix the problem, and yes I got several updates. Update would fix it for a week then right back to shifting.

[Gman]

I bought a 16 Tacoma, sold it 8 months later. Junk, never again. It would shift 20 times a mile, vibrations and poor gas milage 14.5-16. Toyota did nothing to fix the problem, and yes I got several updates. Update would fix it for a week then right back to shifting.
Gotta' keep adding gears to keep up those EPA numbers. Is 10 enough? Maybe 12 will do it.

[KS63]

I have a 17 trd off road. I like having a small truck since I don't haul anything and the smaller bed suits my needs. I really like the truck, BUT won't be keeping it since it has shifting issues that Toyota is well aware of. Brought it in to get the transmission shifting updated, didn't help. Now I've noticed every once ands while if I hit the gas from a dead stop it cuts in and out like it's not getting fuel which is annoying. Anothe thing I don't like is the lack of backseat space, it's tight for my daughter with her car seat and she's only 3 and small for her size. When my lease is up I'll be looking at the new Ford Ranger Raptor or Bronco. Good luck with your decision it is a very nice truck despite the issues, I know people that have them and don't have any transmission issues.

That Ford Ranger Raptor sounds interesting. Will be keeping an open ear for more information on it., though I’m afraid that the dealers will add $10K Premium to the price.

[Mr Spooky]

I bought a 16 Tacoma, sold it 8 months later. Junk, never again. It would shift 20 times a mile, vibrations and poor gas milage 14.5-16. Toyota did nothing to fix the problem, and yes I got several updates. Update would fix it for a week then right back to shifting.

Did the excess shifting happen during the test drive or did it develop later?

[Gunner]

Did the excess shifting happen during the test drive or did it develop later?I haven't noticed this in mine... Ill keep an eye out

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[BushMasterBoy]

Whatever you buy, put a large transmission fluid cooler on it. 90% of transmission problems are due to fluid overheating.

[Sixgun]

Did the excess shifting happen during the test drive or did it develop later?
Shifting does not happen on in town driving. Highway driving is another story. I was not allowed to take it more then 4 miles away. Groove Toyota Broadway would not take it back on the 3rd day, I tried trough and fit in the showroom. They said it needs a download and if you don't like it then bring it back on the 4th day. I did, they told me to pack sand on he 4th day. It's seriously my worst mistake ever in my life.

[Gunner]

Call the auto broker I used and he will let you take it where ever. Give me aPM if you want

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[asmo]

I have a 2012 Taco and love it (other than the gas mileage - 17/17 no matter what). I have the option to get a brand spanking new 2017 for damn near nothing; and I haven't.

There is a specific issue with the 2016-2017 Tacomas, that Toyota cannot get parts for, so many (many) are just sitting unable to be sold. Or are returns where the company had to buy them back because they cannot get the replacement part. In about 4 months you are going to see a FLOOD of new 2016-2017 Tacos on the market (e.g. when the part supplier catches up and the dealers are able to 'fix' the issue).

[TriggerHappy]

I have a 16' DCLB and no complaints. Love it. Shifting is kind of weird in the hills, but it's no big deal breaker for me.

Im getting 18-23 mpg with a lift and 255/75/17's with a topper and aluminum front bumper. Almost 26k and have been off road and long road trips. No issues. Had some vibrations, but that was due to a poor alignment after installing the lift. My fault.

[Jeffrey Lebowski]

Whatever you buy, put a large transmission fluid cooler on it. 90% of transmission problems are due to fluid overheating.

I was quite worried about this myself - but couldn’t really find anyone enthusiastic to do this job between dealer, a couple of independent trans shops, and an independent toyota place. Yeah, I could do it myself, but didn’t feel it and it has been a long time since I’ve done that work. Trans place said if I actually noted heat, he’d be happy to talk more but really thought I should just drive it first with the TRD cooler.

I run a scangauge on it, however, with 2 OBD trans temps, and while it runs higher than I’d have anticipated (180-190, basically following coolant temp), even putting a load on it in the mtns provides minimal temp increase from there. So, while I expected 150 around town with towing in the 210-220 range, I’ve never really seen 225, and anywhere near 220 is for minutes at most.

If you are truly concerned, go MT. [Dunno]. My CTD and 13 Taco were (and FJ is), and I wish I’d done that, but anticipated my wife driving it more than she does now, but she used it a lot when we got it. Towing with an auto sucks, IMHO, no matter which one it is.