2016 Toyota Tacoma Electrical System Problems
- 18
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 18 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
The bluetooth on the iphone 11 pro max and the tacoma are not communicating causing a safety issue, because i can not talk hands free as i am suppose have the ability to do so. The entire headset will turn off and on constantly , the only way to stop this is to either turn off the bluetooth on the iphone or remove the iphone from the tacoma. I have read on line that many people are having the same issue and either…
ODI 11302524
Electrical System
My truck was running fine with no problems. Then one morning i went to crank it and it would not start. All it did was turn over and over. I had to have a wrecker come to my house and take it to my local toyota dealership. They kept my truck for a week and never did come up with a reason for what happened. They replaced the dash harness and the computer. They said that something had shorted out the harness and…
ODI 11205876
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
This car has shut off twice while driving. First time while towing a boat... While turning left on a high speed two lane road and second while going 45 towards a green light. Both times the car just shut off. We could have been killed...twice! Toyota says "fixed' the problem "twice". We asked them to buy the car back after the second time, as we no longer felt safe in it.......they refused. As a gesture of "good…
ODI 11308914
Electrical System
Fan blower motor failed , no ac/heat or defrost as a result. .
ODI 11109534
Electrical System
Truck with only 8000 miles has over 3000 dollars damage from rodents chewing on wiring....research online shows that there are class action suits as many people are experiencing this problem of rodents being attracting to "soy based wiring".when i paid almost 40,000 dollars for a new truck , i mistakenly thought id be trouble free for at least 3 yrs or 36000 miles...i have insurance but must pay 1000 dollars…
ODI 11097989
Electrical System
Varmint/rodent damage. Dealer discovered rodent nesting and wire harnesses chewed and destroyed. Cost of repairs are going to be about $1197.97 plus cost of tow and cost of rental for +/- 2 weeks.
ODI 11091456
Electrical System · Wiring
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota tacoma. When the vehicle was started, the check engine and traction control off warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to freeman toyota ([redacted], santa rosa, ca 95407, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that rodents entered the engine compartment and chewed on the camshaft sensor wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The…
ODI 11079194
Electrical System · Seat Heater/Cooler
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota tacoma. While operating the vehicle with the driver's seat heater in the on position, the heater failed to operate. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the electrical module for the heated seat had malfunctioned and melted. The manufacturer was notified and advised that the vehicle be taken to the local dealer (summit toyota, [redacted], akron, ohio). The vehicle was not…
Fire reported
ODI 11121570
Electrical System
Are used to this functioning and it stops on the freeway.
ODI 11014910
Body · Electrical System
My dealership has had my truck for over 8 weeks and has given me no indication when it will be repaired or when i will get it back.
ODI 11013058
Electrical System · Engine
Just concerned about the recall that has not been resolve yet???? When will the issue be taken care of????
ODI 11084876
Electrical System
I recently purchased a 2106 toyota tacoma, this vehicle has been owned for about 4 months and has less than 4,000 miles on it. I was alerted of a check engine light and took this to the dealer for repairs. I was told that the wiring harness had been chewed by a rodent and this was very common at this dealership. I didn't think anything of it until i went online and notice thousands having the same issue. This is not…
ODI 10929549
Electrical System
It cost me $850.00 because toyota used soy based wiring on my vehicle. A rat chewed wires under the hood causing this damage. There are class action suits against toyota for this problem.
ODI 10960083
Electrical System · Power Train
Audio system resets on its own and displays "check charging station". I had dealer look into it and they said that usb cables were defective. I thought they were looking into all possibilities and purchased new usb cables. Not the case, it still happens from time to time and does not work properly. As written by many other tacoma owners, the shifting delay from reverse to drive and vice versa. I have 7000 miles on…
ODI 10881835
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota tacoma. While driving at various speeds, the estimated mpg displayed on the message board was inaccurate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle; however, the computer was reset. The technician also stated that the estimated mpg of fuel consumption was not calculated when the vehicle was idling. The failure persisted and the manufacturer…
ODI 10865188
Electrical System · Engine
After 10,000 miles the airbag light came on. Then the next day the check engine light came on as well as the traction control. Called the dealership and they looked at it saying i just need new sensors. Drove it a couple more days and noticed the cruise control was non existent. I drive a lot for work and use it a ton and all of a sudden it wouldn't even bring the light on or work at all. The next day started…
ODI 10837801
Electrical System
My abs light failure came on and said check with dealer. Three days later taken to dealership and electrical harness had been chewed by rodents. It is requiring $5000 to replace this component. I have had this truck for one month and brand new. The vehicle was stationery in driveway when eaten.
ODI 10837402
Electrical System
Blind spot monitor (bsm) - from the first day i drove the truck off the lot, the bsm error message came on. This has been an ongoing issue and the error light comes on at least 3-4 times per week while driving. During my first service, the service technician said that they needed to replace a bad sensor. Its been almost 4 months and i still have not received a call back by the dealer's service department to bring my…
ODI 10895450