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What known problems are there for the V6 in new Tacoma’s 2023

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 2001 prerunner, Dec 12, 2022.

  1. Dec 12, 2022 at 9:15 AM
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    2001 prerunner

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    Is there any plastic water lines? Do the timing chain cover still leak oil? Recall on welds made in Mexico? What else do we know that are problems?
     
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  2. Dec 12, 2022 at 9:17 AM
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    Same issues as every other 3rd gen.
     
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    Which are?
     
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    I’ve read that they just used whatever parts were leftover from 2022 that weren’t good enough for 2022s, think factory seconds that are borderline defective but passable.

    Just trying to get rid of them before the new generation change in 2024.

    You should probably trade it in
     
  5. Dec 12, 2022 at 9:20 AM
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    W T F ? It is NOT Friday!
     
  6. Dec 12, 2022 at 9:20 AM
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    Take a poke around the forums, tons of info.
     
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  7. Dec 12, 2022 at 9:25 AM
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    Doubtful anyone has owned a '23 long enough to have things implode yet.

    But isn't the lure of warranty why most folks rationalize buying new?

    Not sure where welds are on a v6, but also didn't realize Mexican robots were different that US robots. Thanks for the update.
     
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  8. Dec 12, 2022 at 9:27 AM
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    Recall on child restraint weld hooks welded in mex. 2022-2023
     
  9. Dec 12, 2022 at 9:28 AM
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    It sounds like you have done your research and already bought the truck, so why make a thread?
     
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    I’d urge you to seek firsthand information, not internet hyperbole. There was nearly 1.5 million 3rd gens made and sold, with very few problems.
    or you can do what TW 3rd gen does,,,, and scratch for an itch.
     
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    Oh look, another mod....
    Bruh, the designated trolling day is Friday.
     
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    I thought it was very trollish too
     
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    Most helpful user award goes to fourfourone. Congratulations! :cheers:
     
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    I had a 2001, sold it when I signed papers on 2023 Tacoma. Trying to find out if it is true that there are some known issues. Been trying to find accurate information. Found a few things that they might have but not confirmed.
    Please spare me the BS answers , just the facts ma’am just the facts.
     
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    I know searching is hard.
     
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    The biggest known and least documented problem is the part that mounts between the steering wheel and the seat.
     
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    Shouldn't you try finding said information before signing papers to buy the thing...?

    Wait, common sense coming through again. I'll see my way out lol.
     
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    I thought I was in the right place to get some straight answers. Was I mistaken?
    Is so would you
    mind pointing me in the right direction?
     
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    This concerns me a lot. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 22V310000 glad I got a 2017
     
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