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How Long Did Your OEM Battery Last?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jcman01, Dec 30, 2013.

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  1. Dec 15, 2014 at 9:07 AM
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  2. Dec 15, 2014 at 9:17 AM
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    FWIW the OEM battery does have a bit of a reputation for being really good. On the 6th anniversary of my truck I started asking questions about how long the original battery would last. I was going to replace it as part of some preventive maintenance. It does have a Toyota part number but you can not buy it. Toyota uses an alternate number for replacement and according to my part's insider "they ain't as good as the battery that comes with the truck."
     
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  3. Dec 15, 2014 at 12:20 PM
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    On my 3rd battery this year ('06). 1st one died suddenly without warning at the grocery store. I wouldn't leave until the manager gave me a jump. 2nd one slowly started getting weaker and weaker on turning over the engine.
     
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  4. Dec 15, 2014 at 12:22 PM
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    My 2011 is original (w/ tow package).

    But, I kind of want it to die so I can put a nice AGM in it. Had a DieHard Platinum in my Outback and that was one impressive battery. Probably will preemptively replace it before next winter.
     
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  5. Dec 15, 2014 at 12:24 PM
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    My 05 oem battery lasted 4 yrs. My 2011 battery lasted 2yrs.
     
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  6. Dec 15, 2014 at 12:28 PM
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    My 2012 battery died 2 weeks shy of 3 years without warning. Toyota replaced it under warranty.
     
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  7. Feb 16, 2015 at 2:52 AM
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  8. Feb 22, 2015 at 11:37 PM
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    The battery in my 2011 (tow package) is still working great even though it's in my wife's 2004 4-Runner. Her battery died so I gave her mine and got a new Optima. :D

    Hopefully it lasts another 2-3 years.

    RJM
     
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  9. Feb 23, 2015 at 4:22 AM
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  10. Feb 23, 2015 at 6:47 AM
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    2012 with 42k and it was having a hard time last week in the 10 deg weather.
    So I guess about 3 years on this one.

    most all my other trucks in the past got 6 years or more.
     
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    after about 9.5 years, it finally died on the dealer lot while waiting for a frame change. new toyota battery installed for free. woot
     
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  13. Nov 11, 2015 at 4:26 PM
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    Still on my original 05 OEM battery. 128k miles. Still strong, but am considering changing it before going into this winter....
     
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  14. Nov 11, 2015 at 10:04 PM
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    2014 oem battery lasted about one year and 6 months. Arizona kills batteries! Mine was also replaced with warranty. This is the first oem battery that lasted for sush a short time. I think I will be looking for for some AGM replacement.
     
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  15. Nov 11, 2015 at 11:37 PM
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    Mine's still good, but I'm a '15, so not much help.

    Buy a jumper box and carry it in the truck. Drive 'til battery dies - jump it from the jumper box, and go grab a new one. Ta daaaa.

    I have heard from one year all the way up to over a decade. I say just run it until it dies - your timeline is going to vary greatly.
     
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  16. Nov 12, 2015 at 1:21 AM
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  17. Jul 18, 2016 at 11:34 AM
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  19. Jul 18, 2016 at 11:52 AM
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    Mine started to leak less than year ago. ive already popped off the caps to clean and refill with some distilled water. i might take it in to the dealership or just drop in a Optima
     
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    Just changed mine!OEM(Toyota"TrueStart")lasted 4yrs and 1 month!
     
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