2018 TRD Dead Battery

Hey guys

Seen a few posts on this from searching around but just want to get some feedback.

Has there been battery issues with the 3rd gens? My 2018 TRD would not start today after work. Lights were not left on or anything like that. They worked when I got into the vehicle tonight but there starter just continually clicked. Coworker jumped me and I drove home. Left truck in garage for about an hour or two and went out to check terminals. All good. Tried to start truck again, and it started, but just barely.

What’s up with the truck? Only 15k on it. Fluke bad battery?

 

Not sure. I'm at 20k miles, with accessories and have not had an issue

 

There has been other new ish 3rd gens with bad batteries as well, just call up the dealership in the morning and they should replace it. If you have any aftermarket lights switch them back to oem or dealer might blame the bad battery on aftermarket lights and not cover battery under warranty.

 

Thanks. It’s straight up OEM. No after market stuff.

 

my OEM Batt. is pushing 6 years same model going into the 3rd gens

 

You must have a 2nd gen then. 2016 was first year for gen 3.

 

Nevermind misread you there. Same batt, different gen. Yeah not sure for me. Battery under two years old.

 

Side note - since vehicle is under warranty, can I get reimbursed if I try to save some time and just drive to auto zone or something and replace it myself? Or, is this not possible and/or a major pain in the ass?

 

My OEM battery gave up the same way at 34K, my truck is a '17. Dealer said no coverage, your on your own. Even the people at NAPA were shocked when I said "need a battery for a 2017 Tacoma..."

 

2nd Gens use 2 different Batteries from the Factory, 24F or 27F and the 3rd Gen come with 24F only.

 

Just luck of the draw. I’ve got 103k on my OEM battery.

 

24F model 00544-24F12-530 I think they have been using this model for years unless thet have changed the manufactorers, the SRs are 24F I think plus mines a 4 banger, the 27F is for Cold spec v6 models?

 

27F for 2nd Gen with tow package from 2005 to 2015.

 

The stock electrical system in this truck is WEAK. I don't plan on leaving the stock battery in for much longer, and hopefully some day I'll replace the alternator as well. It's a weak stock batt and a weak stock alternator.

 

that's right, more CCA, but mines be holding up great, cannot believe its still cranking to be honest at this age

 

I bought an AGM and pulled the stock, working battery and drained it to 6v's then got it tested. Toyota reimbursed me 350$.

 

27F or a dual battery setup

 

wow, mines cold cranking is at 10 volts

 

I've had good luck with the batteries Toyota provides too.

 

me too all my Toyota trucks batteries outlasted aftermarkets ive bought, even the Sears diehard crapped 2 days after the warranty expired