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Does a Tacoma become a Rattle Trap with Time and Mileage?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by saf023, Jan 10, 2010.

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Does a second generation Tacoma become a rattle trap with time and mileage?

  1. I have less than 25K miles and it rides and handles as tight and solid as ever.

    453 vote(s)
    32.4%
  2. I have between 25K and 50K miles on my Tacoma and it rides and handles as tight and solid as ever.

    271 vote(s)
    19.4%
  3. I have between 50K and 75K miles on my Tacoma and it rides and handles as tight and solid as ever.

    160 vote(s)
    11.4%
  4. I have between 75K and 100K miles on my Tacoma and it rides and handles as tight and solid as ever.

    145 vote(s)
    10.4%
  5. I have over 100K miles on my Tacoma and it rides and handles as tight and solid as ever.

    160 vote(s)
    11.4%
  6. My Tacoma does not ride and handle as tight and solid as it used to.

    210 vote(s)
    15.0%
  1. Jul 24, 2012 at 7:18 PM
    #261
    Khaos

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    Rear leafs squeek, probably still mud in there, no pressure wash is a match for ga clay.

    Interior has some rattles off road. I've noticed a sound in my dash board that I thought was change in the change drawer but isn't, it sounds like some change is loose in my steering wheel. However I do think I dropped a nickel in there once, no idea how to get it out though.

    Driver Door occasionally squeaks, 30 seconds and WD-40 fixes that.
     
  2. Jul 24, 2012 at 7:51 PM
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    Hurtin Albertan

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  3. Jul 24, 2012 at 7:52 PM
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    Leggo

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    56K, tight as a virgin.
     
  4. Jul 24, 2012 at 10:23 PM
    #264
    pinktaco808

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    dash rattles like no tomorrow between the deck and vents
     
  5. Jul 25, 2012 at 7:49 AM
    #265
    Kurdain

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    I voted not as tight as it used to.

    The only reason is ever since I got the truck the windows rattle if they are between 2 inches and 1/2 way down. I've had warranty work done and it gets better but never goes away.

    I like to have my windows part way down and the wind buffets the windows and the make a click-click-click noise a lot.

    Other than that it's been great.
     
  6. Jul 25, 2012 at 9:21 AM
    #266
    Greensystemsgo

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    windows rattle if not all the way up, or down.

    dash rattles.

    leafs squeak.

    and a bunch of other random misc shit rattles and bounces and vibrates.
     
  7. Sep 9, 2012 at 11:46 AM
    #267
    shahabshaukat

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    175k miles and it is solid as ever after doing the energy suspension :)
     
  8. Oct 11, 2012 at 1:53 PM
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    Trifenix

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    Dash rattle
     
  9. Oct 11, 2012 at 5:41 PM
    #269
    conquistador

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    Brand new 2012 w/ 2500 miles and the middle of the dash rattles. This shit is pissing me off. I could live with it if it had 50,000+ but not at 2500.
     
  10. Oct 12, 2012 at 8:17 PM
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    jtav2002

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    Just hit 48k today on my 2009. Minor rattle on occasion. Nothing major or noticeable.
     
  11. Oct 14, 2012 at 5:26 AM
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    krob32

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    My last Tacoma was a 2000 SR5 with over 75K. No issues other than periodic rattle in the dash that I had from the start.
     
  12. Mar 22, 2015 at 9:40 AM
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    Mulloyjr

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    Has anyone have or had a problem with rear wheel well noise?
     
  13. Mar 22, 2015 at 9:08 PM
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    ffemt2987

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    Yes. Only really hear it slamming my doors...
     
  14. Mar 22, 2015 at 10:56 PM
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    ODNAREM

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    Approaching 30k miles and have owned my 2012 since i purchased it brand new almost 3yrs ago and all is rattle trap free!
     
  15. Mar 22, 2015 at 11:04 PM
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    Gregman

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    Up to 210,000 miles now and no more rattles. Seems to be tightening up as it ages. Still on original suspension too. Still loving it :)
     
  16. Mar 22, 2015 at 11:16 PM
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    LOUMO

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    I have 46k on my 2012 regular cab and no rattles. I have a lot of wind noise but i am sure that has to do with my topper and its roof rack.
     
  17. Mar 23, 2015 at 3:34 AM
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    S Huff

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    I have owned three Tacomas - all purchased new. The 1995 special edition was scrapped because of the frame. No rattles after 100k.
    My second - a 2001 model extended cab - I gave to my nephew with 130K no rattles, wind leaks. Just as good as new.
    My new 2014 double cab has less than 25k miles on it and there are more rattles, leaks, and whines than my brother's rusted out 95 model with 300k miles.

    Go figure.
     
  18. Mar 23, 2015 at 4:14 AM
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    glock24

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    720 miles so far, and no rattles
     
  19. Mar 23, 2015 at 4:29 AM
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    js312

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    76k and good here. Only squeak I get is from the driver's window and temperature dependent, but if I take the vent visor out it goes away so no fault of the truck. No rattles anywhere.
     
  20. Mar 23, 2015 at 5:43 AM
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    balljoint

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    Divide by 1.6 for your miles.

    As far as noise goes, for the most part it's coming from something in the pile of junk I've thrown into the back seat. If not that then I have broken a wear item.
     

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