Thinking of buying gen2 tacoma issues to watch for

Looking at a 2010ish tacoma, 4x4, auto what are common issues I should be watching for?
Thanks

 

Frame rot would be the first thing to check.

 

Your in the sweet spot there 05-06 had head gasket issues an in 12 they introduced they air pump something for emissions. 12s had issues with it 13-15 not so much..I’d keep an eye out for frame rust an the leaf springs maybe flat. Stock ones are weak but Toyota had a frame replacement ordeal An springs as well. Not totally informed about those but the Tacoma is a great truck an TW is a better community.

 

Don't do it. You will spend all your free time on this site buying lifts and tires and rims and more truck stuff . Run .Save your self.

 

So true

 

The secondary air pump/smog pump is a non-issue in my opinion. If it fails, take it in for free replacement. If you're out of the warranty (which has been extended for the 2012) then perform the filter mod or delete the smog pump altogether.

 

Nice didn’t know that I’m not worried about it..I’ve had to take mine out once before to replace a AC line wasn’t bad.

 

Yeah, but wasn't the 2011 MY fucked over on this? So many guys had issues, and that TSB says 2012 MY.

I can't remember the details, I swapped out the shitty OEM filter on my 2015 as soon as I heard about this.
@mcgyverdc double check on this. I'd look up the threads on this site and get into more detail, but don't have time, and they are long.

 

The first year for the smog pump was 2012. The 2013-2015 had an after-run cycle that would kick on when the truck was shut off to purge the pump, which is why they are less prone to fail.

 

Ack. You're right. For some reason, I got 2011 stuck in my head, and yeah, the TSB covers the formerly-excluded-from-warranty 2012.
@mcgyverdc
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...eep-things-light.409330/page-23#post-14011655
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/secondary-air-injection-system-p2440-and-p2442.370792/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/secondary-air-injection-switching-valve.381997/

 

The first year for the V6 smog pump was 2012 yes...however they’ve been in 4cyl prior to that.

 

Keep in mind that air injection issue is now fully covered by Toyota for 10 years or 150k miles, saving everyone nearly $2000 in repairs by a dealer. Your truck must be exhibiting the symptoms of this part going bad (in other words, you pretty much have to limp into the dealership with code P2442). No longer does anyone have to shy away from a 1st year LCI 2nd gen Tacoma.

 

Simply put the year in and check the TSBs on that year and that lists the main stuff kind of. Mileage dependent on repairs.
My 2009 DCSB off road required new rear springs aftermarket and a new one piece driveshaft aftermarket to solve the spring wrap problem that coupled with the 2 piece driveshaft caused clunking/shuttering/etc and sagging towing. At 100k the rearend fell apart and both the rear and front wheel bearings. I upgraded front brakes to drilled/slotted powerstop to help slow the rear drum equipped truck down faster. You will probably need shocks on a 2010. Check maintenance records to make sure trans changed at 100k and of course coolant. Same for the diffs/transfer case fluids need to be changed. Check the headlights for daytime running area cracked burned thru and moisture. Check 4x4 ops and if an off road model with rearend locker remember it only engages in 4 Low so after you put it in neutral to go to 4 low and that light comes on then engage the locker but you may have to drive slowly turning steering wheel side to side a little so it locks. Good hunting.

 

2010 was the best year for a Tacoma

 

thats what i drive ...i did my research for me it was between a 2010,2011 i looked for about a month

 

Thanks so much for the replies. Is the frame rot a significant issue i should be concerned with? I've always done all my own maintenance on my vehicles but rust/rot is not something I want to venture into.

 

Where in the country are you? That's going to go a long way in determining whether you need to be worried about the frame. Basically anywhere in the northeast or midwest/rust belt area will either already have a frame replaced or will need one in the near future. I thought mine was in pretty good shape and it failed the frame inspection and is currently sitting on a dealer lot waiting for the next 2 months for the parts to arrive.

If you are buying from a private seller you should ask them to have it inspected by a dealer before you buy it. If buying from a dealer TELL them it needs to be inspected before you buy.

 

I just got a 2010 DCORSB 6spd 6 months ago. 5 more years or so left in the frame recall...been good so far. Goes through snow like a bulldozer. Check the frame, then check the frame. After that, check the frame. Oh...dash light illumination. Make sure they all light up.