2016 Toyota Tacoma Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 136about this part
- Share
- 42%of 324 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 136 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, 42% of the 324 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmition sleep also push gas pedal and go down speed and jump aster acelerate and delay went I star 1rs gear not move after few seconds motor make wear noises like noking only have 67000 miles suspention is bad sep on curves and turn at 25 mikes pre hours so bad scarry back part is moving so bad and pull me out the road and I see the on other Tacoma same 2016”
NHTSA complaint #11255469, filed 2019-09, 67,000 miles“I took my truck to the dealer for recall no. 17v-285 on may 15, 2017. It remains there for 3 and half months with no date for completing the repair (due to part not available, I was told). During the wait, I received another recall notice, 17v-356. The length of the wait is unreasonable. I would like NHTSA to help the address and remedy the situation thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11019865, filed 2017-08, 15,000 miles“Took my car to the dealer, marietta Toyota, for service and it was impounded on may 31, 2017 due to safety recall of rear differential leak. I was informed at that time that the parts to fix the issue would not be available for at least two months. It has now been a month and I would like some information on what action I can take.”
NHTSA complaint #11002579, filed 2017-06, 28,000 miles“Took my Toyota for normal service and they indicate a recall for the rear differential. They said it would be repaired within a day. It has been 12 days and Toyota said they do not when they will get parts or when they will fix it. They said it could be a month or more. I asked for an update today and they said it could be months.”
NHTSA complaint #11001830, filed 2017-06, 14,000 miles“Off-roading, restarted vehicle after a stop. Check engine light came on as well as trac off illuminated. Tried to drive forward and truck stalled and message said high transmission temp. Goggled issue to discover a recall for crank position sensor failure. Looked up my VIN and I don't have that recall although I have the stated year and model. Had this happened while driving on road it could have caused an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11321537, filed 2020-04, 120,700 milesRelated recalls
- 17V285000Apr 27, 2017Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential…Covers: Toyota Tacoma 2016–2017
Related service bulletins
- 10244108Aug 16, 2023TSB: Some 2005 ? 2023 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit a squeak or creak noise from the clutch pedal when it is depressed or released.
- 10227899Nov 28, 2022TSB: Some 2016 ? 2023 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission (6AT) may exhibit a vibration under deceleration (coasting or braking) typically between…
- 10188922Feb 12, 2021TSB: Some 2016 ? 2020 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine and a manual transmission may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)…
- 10187246Dec 15, 2020TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a vibration under deceleration (coasting or braking) between 30 ? 10 mph…
- 10186201Dec 15, 2020OBSOLETE NOTICE December 15, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0124-20.
- 10186200Dec 15, 2020TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a vibration under deceleration (coasting or braking) between 30 ? 10 mph…
- 10177771Jun 15, 2020TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0171-16. Some 2016 ? 2019 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an…
- 10174914Apr 21, 2020TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine and a manual transmission may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 31% |
| 2025 | 22 | 19% |
| 2024 | 55 | 35% |
| 2023 | 7 | 13% |
| 2022 | 10 | 17% |
| 2021 | 14 | 17% |
| 2020 | 15 | 17% |
| 2019 | 40 | 18% |
| 2018 | 29 | 14% |
| 2017 | 68 | 28% |
| 2016 | 136 | 42% |
| 2015 | 9 | 9% |
| 2014 | 13 | 14% |
| 2013 | 22 | 18% |
| 2012 | 35 | 12% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 29 | 10% |
| 2009 | 75 | 14% |
| 2008 | 23 | 5% |
| 2007 | 68 | 13% |
| 2006 | 56 | 7% |
| 2005 | 57 | 8% |
| 2004 | 22 | 5% |
| 2003 | 18 | 5% |
| 2002 | 21 | 6% |
| 2001 | 15 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 5% |
| 1999 | 16 | 6% |
| 1998 | 10 | 3% |
| 1997 | 9 | 7% |
| 1996 | 14 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma
50 complaintsEngine
47 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsSeats
22 complaintsBody and structure
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 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