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What Has Gone Wrong With Your Tacoma?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Jom, Mar 21, 2021.

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  1. Mar 21, 2021 at 9:26 AM
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    Chew

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    Chew, Mar 21, 2021
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  2. Mar 21, 2021 at 9:27 AM
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    No issues here - fortunately - I bought my truck new in Jan of '19 and now have 98,500 miles on it - a LOT of those in 4WD. I actually am very impressed with this little truck and to me it has been a GREAT value.
     
    GSDLVR123, Mar 21, 2021
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  3. Mar 21, 2021 at 9:31 AM
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    bornxbackwards

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    Debadged, black sumos, brake controller.
    There's all the scratches my son did to it, that sucked.
     
    bornxbackwards, Mar 21, 2021
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  4. Mar 21, 2021 at 9:44 AM
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    Itchyfeet

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    Let's see

    Front bumper facia wouldn't stay clipped in all the way.
    Passenger door trim / window sash had to be replaced because it shrunk
    The front TSS sensor recall
    The transmission firmware had to be updated
    Random howling sound no fix was found
    The radio was shit, but according to Toyota all is normal
    The rear third brake light leaked
    The crowning jewel was a fuel pump recall that got so fucked up I had to take it in 3-4 times to get the check engine light to stay off.
    The final shove to get me to trade was the TSS light coming on randomly, the blower motor started to rattle along with the dash when it got super cold.

    I also made a complaint about the steering idle surge. Theres number of people who claim it's normal, the fuck it is mine would jump to 1200-1400 RPM when it was really cold. I've had dozens of cars in this life and the idle load management with this engine can best be described as piss poor. It would cause the truck to lunge.

    In the end I looked at the TSBs and decided to trade it in for something totally different. My truck was a lemon and will easily go down as the worst vehicle purchase ever. It was bad enough that a Nissan Frontier looked like the better option
     
    Itchyfeet, Mar 21, 2021
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  5. Mar 21, 2021 at 9:52 AM
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    hiPSI

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    What did you get?
     
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  6. Mar 21, 2021 at 9:57 AM
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    71tattooguy

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    Kings 2.5” front and rears from Accutune / ICON RXT LEAF PACK black badges doors and tailgate / method 315 / 255/85/16 Yokohama G003 / magnaflow exhaust , axle dump / meso int delete kit / meso led map lights / dome lights / wheelers front super bumps / accutune Flip kit with spacer and new bumps / Cali raised fog light pods / Cali raised ditch lights / RCI FULL SKIDS / SLIDERS / RCI rear bumper / rigid backup lights / tuned on 4.88’s
    :rasta:Nothing so far
     
    71tattooguy, Mar 21, 2021
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  7. Mar 21, 2021 at 9:58 AM
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    31k not a single thing. Well, they replaced a fuel pump that was fine.
     
    OMGitsme, Mar 21, 2021
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  8. Mar 21, 2021 at 10:09 AM
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    65k on mine... bought Jan 4 2016. I added a quart of tranny oil, 2 batteries, and my tires wore out. Otherwise has been pretty darn bulletproof.
     
    rtzx9r, Mar 21, 2021
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  9. Mar 21, 2021 at 10:15 AM
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    23k miles and no issues yet. You sound like the sort of person that would complain about any model car you drive.

    Stop being a bitch and enjoy your truck.
     
    SRBenjamin, Mar 21, 2021
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  10. Mar 21, 2021 at 10:20 AM
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    315/75/16, 6in modded RC lift,Anderson Engineering manifold spacer,K&N air intake, URD YPipe, stock exhaust ,16" method nv305 wheels, AFE throttle body spacer, vf Tune program, JTL 3.0 Oil catch can x2, rear cat delete
    In 2018 for $35,000 flat off the lot I acquired 2017 Trd off road short box auto inferno 4 miles on it when i bought it and today 113,258 miles not one dang problem of coarse my tsb is current so had that all done
     
    shotgunbilly420, Mar 21, 2021
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  11. Mar 21, 2021 at 10:21 AM
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    I ended up getting a holdover 2020 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X with the 3.8.

    To some this might seem sacrilegious, but the drivetrain and audio system in this truck in fantastic. I'd agree the interior is dated, it doesn't have all the features of my 2018 TRD OR, but the most important stuff works and works well.

    The only thing I miss is proximity door handles. My 2018 Tacoma did a lot of things well, but it also left a lot to be desired
     
    Itchyfeet, Mar 21, 2021
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  12. Mar 21, 2021 at 10:24 AM
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    Nissan has made mostly junk for the last decade. Good luck with that.
     
    SRBenjamin, Mar 21, 2021
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  13. Mar 21, 2021 at 10:27 AM
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    Itchyfeet

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    I've owned dozens of vehicles and could tell you what I didn't like and liked about every one of them.
     
    Itchyfeet, Mar 21, 2021
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  14. Mar 21, 2021 at 10:29 AM
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    We are all different right? Some like spicy food some don’t. Same concept here. Some will never be happy :anonymous:
     
    71tattooguy, Mar 21, 2021
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  15. Mar 21, 2021 at 10:30 AM
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    Not one problem yet. Knock on wood 50,000 miles.
     
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  16. Mar 21, 2021 at 10:31 AM
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    Correct! But not all of us order spicy, then complain that it's too spicy.
     
    SRBenjamin, Mar 21, 2021
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  17. Mar 21, 2021 at 10:32 AM
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    Hmmm ... 2020 SR AC 2.7 ..... Had it for 7 months now and still only 4.4K miles on it, but ... Zero probs at all.
     
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  18. Mar 21, 2021 at 10:33 AM
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    I know this will break hearts, but Tacoma quality peaked in 2015 and has been on a downward slide ever since. The 3rd gen is what i'd like to think as a play from the FCA book in building mediocre crap.
     
    Itchyfeet, Mar 21, 2021
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  19. Mar 21, 2021 at 10:37 AM
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    Lets see...
    Had the TSB done after a month for delay from reverse to drive in July of 2016.
    Replaced the battery last month.
     
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  20. Mar 21, 2021 at 10:37 AM
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    No true(IMO). The 3rd gen has too many electronics, sensors and safety crap. More stuff = more stuff to fail. This applies to any newer cars/trucks.
     
    SRBenjamin, Mar 21, 2021
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