Advice for upgrading to a 3rd gen?

Hi everyone,

I am looking to upgrade my 2nd generation 2010 LB SLT to a 3rd Generation LB TRD. I am looking at the years 2016-2019. Any differences I should be aware of in these years? Anything else I should take into consideration? Thanks in advance!

Josh

 

The 2016's had a lot of leaky parts on them, namely the 3rd brake light. Other than that, there are no serious defects or issues that stand out.

 

I have the 2016, I'm at 116k and its been awesome!! I did have the recall on the leaking rear diff, it was covered under
, and they also replaced the 3d brake light, so all good on those issues!! I would definitely recommend that truck and
year!!!!

 

Here is another similar thread you may find helpful.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...2016-and-2018-trd-sport.773295/#post-27629846

 

2018 and up has Adaptive cruise control and i love it. The auto brake has come in handy also.

 

Thanks! Very helpful!

 

2019 was pre Covid and other than no Carplay it's pretty bulletproof.

 

Electric driver’s seat in 2020. I know you specified 2016-2019, just in case it’s important to you.

 

2017, last of the best. Came with no issues like the 2016s and don’t have stupid nanny features like TSS.

 

Everyone mentioned what I was about to say when I was doing my research 1 year ago. But during that time used was basically same price as new so I went with a 2021. Don’t regret it at all.

 

Check for timing cover leak. Massive repair cost to pull engine. Check for rear engine plastic crossover garbage coolant pipe, also a expensive repair.

 

Super Helpful thanks, everyone!

 

My 2017 no issues no recall other than the third brake light which mine dont leak .

 

Unless you're getting a deal on one with higher miles your best deal would be to order a new one. The used truck prices are still crazy at the moment. Unfortunately, it will come with the stupid nanny safety shit.

 

I have a 2016 SR5 4x4. I have 65k miles without a single drivetrain component failure or any major/expensive issues. My only 'problem' is the 3rd brake light assembly recently started leaking a bit during super heavy rainstorms. Got that fixed out of warranty, barely took 1 day.

Overall I'd be more interested in an earlier 3rd gen made in TX Tacoma than the new ones made in Mexico, plus the newest ones have all the annoying safety crap.

 

I went from the 2nd to the 3rd gen and i am definately so glad i made the switch

 

My buddies old 2019 trd had some vibration issues. He couldn't put up with them as my 2020 sr5 has zero. I didn't think they were too bad once he removed his 3'' lift, but he kept comparing his year older tacoma to mine that it shouldn't have any.

 

I had my truck built in texas simply because i like my stuff built in america, vs a foreign country. I got nothing currently against mexico, they have come a long way.

 

This series should answer all your 3rd gen questions and is entertaining. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/ei5yC4IdDhs

 

3rd gen life cycle (off the top of my head)
2016: introduced
2017: just new Color’s and the like, last year of 4 cyl manual trucks.
2018: TSS (adaptive cruise, auto braking) introduced, new Color’s
2019: new Color’s
2020: mid cycle facelift, power drivers seat, new grills on certain models, new headunit, apple CarPlay and android auto introduced, trail edition introduced, led headlights available on certain models
2021: new colors
2022: pro model gets updated with new UCAs, bedside stamping, more lift, trail edition gets a locker and exclusive wheels.