2016 Tacoma Differential Recall

Dealer is holding my truck hostage with no estimated repair date on the differential leak. 4 to 6 weeks (maybe?) and they given me a RAV-4 to drive...no trailer hitch for boat...dog will love screwing up the backseat of the loaner.

 

Been covered many times already, you joined a long list of other guys on here in the same situation.

 

I'm close to being due for my 10k service but I'm scared to take it in.

 

@sean266

 

OP you may want to post here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ossibly-lose-control-of-vehicle.488536/unread

I tagged the mod (Sean) because they've been locking a lot of these Recall threads due to redundancy. Figured he may lock or merge your thread with the one posted above. Good luck!

 

Not sure what kind of boat you have, but even if it did have a hitch, the Rav4 is only rated for 1,500 pounds towing. So pretty much tow hitches on them are for bike racks and that is about it. At least you aren't in the prius/yaris club!

 

The Rav 4 would probably be great with the 3.5L motor if it was an option.

 

OP: What state are you in? Many states mandate an equivalent replacement--Tundra, or Tacoma. If you need to tow, I would explain that to the dealer. They must have something that has a tow package they can loan you.

 

My 2017 TRD Sport has been at the dealer about 3 weeks for the same issue. Latest update is they hope to have it fixed by July. At least they put me in a new TRD Off Road until it's fixed.

 

they also took my tacoma with no estimate time for repair
and gave me a nissan truck loaner.

 

If you tow with a Prius post some pics or video

 

How does the Nissan drive?

 

Like this guy?

 

Dat squat doe

 

That's awesome! (If not dangerous).

 

The 16 Taco was seized by the dealer. All they had left for loaners was this beauty:

 

Are you serious

 

Probably working with quite a few trucks