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How long did your stock battery last on a 2016 model?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MillCreek, Jan 23, 2019.

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  1. Jan 23, 2019 at 7:19 AM
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    FromTejasWithLove

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    They will just as frequently die a cliff fall death as well as a gradual slow death. It can be hit or miss.
     
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  2. Jan 23, 2019 at 7:20 AM
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    SpeySquatch

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    SpeySquatch Function over Form

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  3. Jan 23, 2019 at 7:21 AM
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    24-7

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    Still have mine at 56,xxx miles. My truck was assembled March 2016.
     
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  4. Jan 23, 2019 at 7:33 AM
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  5. Jan 23, 2019 at 7:46 AM
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    This is another disturbing thread. I have never had an OE battery last less than 10 years in vehicles I have owned. In some cases the battery has outlived the vehicle's life in my household. If my battery doesn't make it to 2027 I will be choked... just saying.
     
    marc1, Jan 23, 2019
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  6. Jan 23, 2019 at 7:50 AM
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    Your experience is unique. I don't see any 10 year old OEM batteries under any of these hoods here in SW Utah.
     
    FromTejasWithLove, Jan 23, 2019
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  7. Jan 23, 2019 at 7:52 AM
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    just over a year and I started having problems. it would still crank eventually but it was on it's way out
     
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  8. Jan 23, 2019 at 7:58 AM
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    Mine lasted 2 years and 1 month. Always parked outside in Texas.
     
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  9. Jan 23, 2019 at 8:19 AM
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    Do you guys carry extra battery with you when going on offroading trips?
     
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  10. Jan 23, 2019 at 8:34 AM
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    Jan '16 build date. Purchased in Feb. Battery toast in Dec '17.
     
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  11. Jan 23, 2019 at 9:19 AM
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    2 years worst battery ever:annoyed:
     
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  12. Jan 23, 2019 at 9:34 AM
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    The stock battery is garbage. I hope that helps.





    My original was replaced under warranty. The replacement has got some leakage as corrosion has been an issue. I'm going to replace it sometime.
     
    Woodrow F Call, Jan 23, 2019
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  13. Jan 23, 2019 at 9:34 AM
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  14. Jan 23, 2019 at 9:39 AM
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    Bought on July 2016 and now has 55k miles on it. Still the stock battery.
     
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  15. Jan 23, 2019 at 9:42 AM
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    They told me the same thing last visit at 3 years 30k miles. But they have also tried to sell me the battery service right after i have cleaned the terminals. I checked it with my voltmeter and it looked good to me. If you're concerned just buy a new one. I won't replace mine until it shows signs of a problem.
     
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  16. Jan 23, 2019 at 9:47 AM
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    34 months, 55K km, stock battery no problem. I expect 5-6 years.
    Comment above to the effect that a cooler climate extends battery life is interesting.
    The OEM battery on my '06 Tacoma lasted 6 years.
     
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  17. Jan 23, 2019 at 9:50 AM
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    Mine went just over two years. During cold Maine weather. 1st time one lasted this short for me. Replaced under warranty. 2016, 18900mi
     
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  18. Jan 23, 2019 at 10:02 AM
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    Mines an 18 with 4400 miles and first battery died at 3400 and the next one at 4300 yesterday. Bought truck in July. These have less CCA than my girls civic.
     
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  19. Jan 23, 2019 at 10:12 AM
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    I just replaced mine on Monday. Ok, it's a 2017, put into service March 2, 2017. So it lasted 2 years per the battery build date / 22,000 miles. The battery was never excessively discharged. I replaced it with a Northstar that I recently purchased in a group buy. Perfect timing!

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  20. Jan 23, 2019 at 10:40 AM
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    I sold my FJ cruiser with 7 years on it with the original battery going strong.
    I am probably die for a dud.
     
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