2016 Toyota Tacoma Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 7%of 324 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, 7% of the 324 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The rear cargo/3rd brake light on the top of the cab seal is broken and water leaks in to the rear cab and satin in the headliner. I have looked up this problem and there seems to be many complaints. I called Toyota headquarters after getting my truck serviced for a recall item and the dealer said they could not help even knowing that there is a TSB 0055-18.”
NHTSA complaint #11329160, filed 2020-06, 82,000 miles“I was driving my 2016 Toyota Tacoma through a drive-thru car wash and water started to drip though the ceiling. My Toyota Tacoma was in motion as it was rolling through the car wash cycle. After reading multiple forum posts, other Toyota Tacoma owners described that their vehicles leaked water from the third brake light on top of the cab because of a a damaged seal or being improperly sealed.”
NHTSA complaint #11234952, filed 2019-07, 40,000 miles“Traveling on i95 in northern virginia at approximately 60mph when my sunroof suddenly exploded with a loud bang. Broken pieces of glass rained down in the cab of my truck and on me. No objects struck my vehicle nor was I traveling under an overpass at the time. I had opened the sunshade several minutes prior to the incident but the glass itself was fully closed. There were not any cracks, chips or damage of any kind to the glass before the sunroof failure occurred. After exiting the highway I inspected the glass and found that the edges around the jagged hole protruded outwardly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11278606, filed 2019-11, 75,000 miles“Passenger side door comes unlatched while driving. Cold weather freezes inside the latch-handle and does not complete latch. When passenger put weight on door they nearly fell out of the moving vehicle. A second occurrence was observed when going through a corner; no passenger.”
NHTSA complaint #10837072, filed 2016-02, 2,700 miles“Se le est desprendiendo la pintura y tiene sarro aparte el transparente de la pintura se le est cayendo y se le notan algunos detalles que repararon antes de que saliera al mercado”
NHTSA complaint #11344102, filed 2020-08, 32,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026308Nov 11, 2025Toyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames, front inner fenders as can been seen with the hood open, and on the A-pillars on certain…
- 11022945Jul 31, 2025Customer Support Program 23TE08 Paint Repair Process Job Aid
- 11022944Jul 31, 2025Technical instructions for customer support program 23te08 coverage for paint peeling on exterior door frames, front inner fenders and a-pillars certain 2016-2022 model year tacoma
- 11022943Jul 31, 2025Toyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames, front inner fenders as can been seen with the hood open, and on the A-pillars on certain…
- 11014186Jan 17, 2025Some 2016 – 2022 model year Tacoma vehicles with Super White (040) paint may exhibit paint peeling along the exterior window door frames, inner fender edges under the hood…
- 11012744Dec 6, 2024The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic…
- 11012743Dec 6, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
- 11012742Dec 6, 2024Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an…
- 11012735Dec 5, 2024Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental…
- 11012727Dec 3, 2024Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 44 | 39% |
| 2024 | 9 | 6% |
| 2022 | 8 | 14% |
| 2021 | 6 | 7% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 12 | 5% |
| 2018 | 16 | 8% |
| 2017 | 27 | 11% |
| 2016 | 22 | 7% |
| 2015 | 15 | 15% |
| 2014 | 20 | 22% |
| 2013 | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 21 | 11% |
| 2010 | 30 | 10% |
| 2009 | 54 | 10% |
| 2008 | 79 | 18% |
| 2007 | 109 | 20% |
| 2006 | 242 | 31% |
| 2005 | 260 | 37% |
| 2004 | 203 | 49% |
| 2003 | 181 | 50% |
| 2002 | 180 | 54% |
| 2001 | 228 | 58% |
| 2000 | 78 | 37% |
| 1999 | 102 | 41% |
| 1998 | 98 | 33% |
| 1997 | 46 | 35% |
| 1996 | 64 | 25% |
| 1995 | 29 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma
136 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsEngine
47 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsSeats
22 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsAir bags
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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