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Fuel systemPart report

1996 Toyota Tacoma Fuel system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
2%of 253 total for the year
Median mileage
105,622miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Toyota Tacoma, 2% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,622 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.

“Takata recall contacted dealer who verified airbag recall, put me on list due to back order still waiting have a problem with limp home throttle setting activating while in motion. So far has only been within 1/4 mile of start up but is not limited to a cold engine. Requires stop and restart to reset.”

NHTSA complaint #10865069, filed 2016-05, 131,243 miles

“Since the date of purchase I smell gas on the oil stick indicating that fuel is in the crank case (confirmed by dealer). I was advised (by dealer)that it is not abnormal for vehicles mostly driven short distances, but I have driven long distances had oil changed and still have problem. Also, I have owned many vehicles, including Toyota trucks, and haven't had this problem before. Occasionally I have a strong smell of fuel for no apparent reason. I am trying to verify if this is indeed normal oil level does not appear to be affected.”

NHTSA complaint #762394, filed 2002-05

“The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited severe rust and corrosion on the fuel tank and frame. The vehicle was included in a manufacturer's limited service campaign however, a local dealer advised the contact that the campaign had expired. The vehicle required extensive repairs to correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 80000.”

NHTSA complaint #10578208, filed 2014-04, 80,000 miles

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026215%
202522%
202453%
202312%
2022610%
2021911%
20202326%
20197534%
20186632%
20172510%
2016144%
201555%
201444%
201365%
20125318%
201132%
201072%
200961%
2008143%
2007132%
2006162%
2005112%
2004246%
2003226%
200262%
200172%
199921%
199831%
199711%
199652%
199532%

Other parts of the 1996 Toyota Tacoma

Suspension
87 complaints
Body and structure
64 complaints
Engine cooling
20 complaints
Tires
20 complaints
Air bags
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Seat belts
11 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Equipment
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Toyota Tacoma

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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