1996 Toyota Tacoma Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 253 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the equipment of the 1996 Toyota Tacoma, 2% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1996 Toyota Tacoma has undergone numerous repairs and maintenance services varying from the air conditioner,wheel replacement, 4wd being inoperative and leakage on the pulley. The front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced, the wiper inserts were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10117348, filed 2005-03, 30,000 miles“While driving, experiences erratic operation in front suspension, when hit pot holes or slight indentation in road, vehicle steering column and front end shakes and vibrates violently, dlr/mfr can't correct problem. Consumer states that manufacturer admitted problem and they were putting out heavier front springs and shocks, however this would be at consumer's cost, consumer states front and rear suspension needs balanced. Speaker had to be replaced. Radiator was replaced due to leaking coolant.”
NHTSA complaint #800932, filed 1996-08Related service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 10188913Feb 3, 2021TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10174891Apr 7, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174890Apr 6, 2020TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01…
- 10145749Aug 31, 2018Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10145748Aug 31, 2018Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10143953Jul 31, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed…
- 10131713Jan 11, 2018TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01…
- 10133649Nov 21, 2017TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 11 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1996 Toyota Tacoma
87 complaintsBody and structure
64 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsTires
20 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology