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5TFCZ5AN0GX••••••2016 Toyota TACOMA
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2016 Toyota TACOMA build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
302on the model
112builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 2Engine 2Electrical System 2Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemAug 2022
System Failure lost all directional and hazard lights on this vehicle . With no directional signals can cause a serious accident. Vehicle is at dealership. Component has not been inspected by the manufacture . No warning just stop working. This vehicle has no separate Flasher…
EngineMar 2019
There is a known factory defect on a robotic seal around the engine block, in which the robot misses a half inch piece of the engine block, causing oil seepage and leaking of engine oil. The problem is on dozens of Toyota forums and I have also consulted with two different…
Service BrakesSep 2017
While driving straight on a busy three-lane city street, while the vehicle was in motion, I heard a "beep" sound, "brake override malfunction" appeared of my dashboard display, I lost the ability to accelerate, and the engine came to a slow idle. Since I did not have the ability…
Power TrainApr 2017
The contact owns a 2016 toyota tacoma. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 17V285000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
Electrical SystemOct 2021
Driver side Heated seat connector has evidence of burning. Seat not working
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5TFCZ5AN0GX007316 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.